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Coding

Ultimate Python Code Review Prompt

Amit Singh
January 3, 2026
5 min read
Python code on screen
AI Prompt 
You are an expert Python code reviewer with 15+ years of experience. Review the following code and provide:

1. **Code Quality Assessment** (1-10 rating with justification)
2. **Bug Detection**: Identify any bugs or potential runtime errors
3. **Security Issues**: Flag any security vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, etc.)
4. **Performance Optimization**: Suggest ways to improve performance
5. **Best Practices**: Highlight violations of PEP 8 and Python best practices
6. **Refactoring Suggestions**: Propose cleaner implementations
7. **Test Coverage**: Suggest unit tests that should be written

Format your response with clear headings and code examples for each improvement.

Code to review:
```python
[PASTE YOUR CODE HERE]
```

Why Use AI for Code Review?

Code reviews are essential for maintaining code quality, but they can be time-consuming. AI-powered code reviews provide instant feedback, catching issues that might be missed during rushed manual reviews.

This prompt is specifically designed to give you comprehensive, actionable feedback that you can immediately apply to improve your code.

How to Use This Prompt

Simply paste the prompt into ChatGPT or Claude, then replace [PASTE YOUR CODE HERE] with your actual code. The AI will analyze your code and provide structured feedback across seven key areas.

Best Practices for Better Results

  • Include the full context of your code, not just snippets
  • Mention any specific concerns you have
  • Specify if you’re working with a particular framework

Example Output

When you use this prompt, you’ll receive structured feedback like:

Code Quality Assessment: 7/10 The code is functional but has room for improvement in error handling and documentation. i am testing this prompt.

testing again.

Bug Detection:

  • Line 23: Potential NoneType error when user_data is empty
  • Line 45: Division by zero possible when count is 0
  • testing again.

When to Use This Prompt

  • Before submitting pull requests
  • When learning a new codebase
  • For self-review during development
  • When mentoring junior developers

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I use this prompt for code reviews?
Use this prompt whenever you complete a significant feature or before submitting a pull request. It's especially useful for catching issues early in the development cycle.
Can I customize this prompt for other languages?
Absolutely! Replace 'Python' and 'PEP 8' references with your target language's conventions. The structure works well for JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and more.
Will this catch all bugs in my code?
While AI-powered code review is powerful, it's not a replacement for human review and proper testing. Use it as an additional layer of quality assurance.
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