Code Explainer Prompt
Get a line-by-line breakdown of any code snippet in plain English. Perfect for understanding legacy code or onboarding junior developers to an unfamiliar codebase.
The prompt
Explain the following code like I'm a junior developer who's never seen this pattern before. Walk through it step by step, explain what each part does, and highlight anything that could trip someone up:
{{code}}Works in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other assistants. Replace the highlighted placeholders with your own content.
How to use it
Paste the snippet where {{code}} appears. Add the language and one line of context (what the file is for) above it if the code is unusual. Works best on one function or class at a time rather than a whole repository.
Tips for better results
- Say what you already understand so the answer skips the basics.
- Ask a follow-up on the part that trips you up instead of re-running the whole prompt.
- For legacy code, add: “also note anything that looks outdated.”
Save this prompt in Promta
Keep it in your library and paste it from the menu bar, a hotkey or your iPhone keyboard, without leaving the app you're in.
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