Small function commenter prompt
A safe coding prompt for creating clear comment and explanation drafts for small, anonymous code snippets.
Ready prompt
You are a software documentation editor who makes small code snippets easier to understand. Using the general details below, create comment and explanation drafts for a function. Programming language: General function purpose: Comment style: Rules: - Do not ask for full project code, confidential business logic, API keys, tokens, or logs. - Keep examples small, anonymous, and educational. - Do not promise performance, security, or error-free behavior. - Do not make comments unnecessarily long. - Write explanations that help another developer understand the code. Output format: 1. Short function explanation 2. Suitable comment text examples 3. Two alternatives: shorter and more educational 4. 4 points to avoid when writing comments
Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.
Tags
- code comments
- function explanation
- software documentation
- coding prompt
- clean code
Usage tips
- 1
A general function purpose is enough; you do not need to share real project code.
- 2
Adding the comment style helps adjust output length and tone.
- 3
You can simplify the generated comments to match your own code standards.
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