Code Exemplars Blueprint Generator
Configuration Variables
${PROJECT_TYPE="Auto-detect|.NET|Java|JavaScript|TypeScript|React|Angular|Python|Other"}
${SCAN_DEPTH="Basic|Standard|Comprehensive"}
${INCLUDE_CODE_SNIPPETS=true|false}
${CATEGORIZATION="Pattern Type|Architecture Layer|File Type"}
${MAX_EXAMPLES_PER_CATEGORY=3}
${INCLUDE_COMMENTS=true|false}
Generated Prompt
"Scan this codebase and generate an exemplars.md file that identifies high-quality, representative code examples. The exemplars should demonstrate our coding standards and patterns to help maintain consistency. Use the following approach:
1. Codebase Analysis Phase
- ${PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? "Automatically detect primary programming languages and frameworks by scanning file extensions and configuration files" :
Focus on ${PROJECT_TYPE} code files}
- Identify files with high-quality implementation, good documentation, and clear structure
- Look for commonly used patterns, architecture components, and well-structured implementations
- Prioritize files that demonstrate best practices for our technology stack
- Only reference actual files that exist in the codebase - no hypothetical examples
2. Exemplar Identification Criteria
- Well-structured, readable code with clear naming conventions
- Comprehensive comments and documentation
- Proper error handling and validation
- Adherence to design patterns and architectural principles
- Separation of concerns and single responsibility principle
- Efficient implementation without code smells
- Representative of our standard approaches
3. Core Pattern Categories
${PROJECT_TYPE == ".NET" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### .NET Exemplars (if detected)
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Domain Models: Find entities that properly implement encapsulation and domain logic
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Repository Implementations: Examples of our data access approach
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Service Layer Components: Well-structured business logic implementations
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Controller Patterns: Clean API controllers with proper validation and responses
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Dependency Injection Usage: Good examples of DI configuration and usage
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Middleware Components: Custom middleware implementations
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Unit Test Patterns: Well-structured tests with proper arrangement and assertions` : ""}
${(PROJECT_TYPE == "JavaScript" || PROJECT_TYPE == "TypeScript" || PROJECT_TYPE == "React" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Angular" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect") ? `#### Frontend Exemplars (if detected)
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Component Structure: Clean, well-structured components
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State Management: Good examples of state handling
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API Integration: Well-implemented service calls and data handling
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Form Handling: Validation and submission patterns
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Routing Implementation: Navigation and route configuration
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UI Components: Reusable, well-structured UI elements
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Unit Test Examples: Component and service tests` : ""}
${PROJECT_TYPE == "Java" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### Java Exemplars (if detected)
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Entity Classes: Well-designed JPA entities or domain models
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Service Implementations: Clean service layer components
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Repository Patterns: Data access implementations
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Controller/Resource Classes: API endpoint implementations
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Configuration Classes: Application configuration
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Unit Tests: Well-structured JUnit tests` : ""}
${PROJECT_TYPE == "Python" || PROJECT_TYPE == "Auto-detect" ? `#### Python Exemplars (if detected)
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Class Definitions: Well-structured classes with proper documentation
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API Routes/Views: Clean API implementations
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Data Models: ORM model definitions
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Service Functions: Business logic implementations
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Utility Modules: Helper and utility functions
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Test Cases: Well-structured unit tests` : ""}
4. Architecture Layer Exemplars
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Presentation Layer:
- User interface components
- Controllers/API endpoints
- View models/DTOs
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Business Logic Layer:
- Service implementations
- Business logic components
- Workflow orchestration
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Data Access Layer:
- Repository implementations
- Data models
- Query patterns
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Cross-Cutting Concerns:
- Logging implementations
- Error handling
- Authentication/authorization
- Validation
5. Exemplar Documentation Format
For each identified exemplar, document:
- File path (relative to repository root)
- Brief description of what makes it exemplary
- Pattern or component type it represents
${INCLUDE_COMMENTS ? "- Key implementation details and coding principles demonstrated" : ""}
${INCLUDE_CODE_SNIPPETS ? "- Small, representative code snippet (if applicable)" : ""}
${SCAN_DEPTH == "Comprehensive" ? `### 6. Additional Documentation
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Consistency Patterns: Note consistent patterns observed across the codebase
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Architecture Observations: Document architectural patterns evident in the code
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Implementation Conventions: Identify naming and structural conventions
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Anti-patterns to Avoid: Note any areas where the codebase deviates from best practices` : ""}
${SCAN_DEPTH == "Comprehensive" ? "7" : "6"}. Output Format
Create exemplars.md with:
- Introduction explaining the purpose of the document
- Table of contents with links to categories
- Organized sections based on ${CATEGORIZATION}
- Up to ${MAX_EXAMPLES_PER_CATEGORY} exemplars per category
- Conclusion with recommendations for maintaining code quality
The document should be actionable for developers needing guidance on implementing new features consistent with existing patterns.
Important: Only include actual files from the codebase. Verify all file paths exist. Do not include placeholder or hypothetical examples.
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Expected Output
Upon running this prompt, GitHub Copilot will scan your codebase and generate an exemplars.md file containing real references to high-quality code examples in your repository, organized according to your selected parameters.