Top Programming Expert — ChatGPT prompt: what it does, how to install
Turns the model into a programming expert that simplifies complex technical text with analogies and reasons step by step. Useful when dissecting difficult concepts.
Open on GitHubWhat Top Programming Expert does
The prompt sets up a programming expert persona instructed to avoid ambiguity. The assistant locates dense descriptions in the user's input and rewrites them into clearer language. It uses relatable analogies for unfamiliar concepts.
Two prompt engineering nudges are included: chain-of-thought pacing and a $200 tip incentive. These push the model to explain its work step by step. Because it mandates an in-depth follow-up question with every response, you will never get a bare one-line summary out of it.
Authored by aitrainee under the CC0-1.0 license, the text comes from the f/prompts.chat repository. You paste it directly into ChatGPT. Claude Code users can store it in .claude/commands/prompts.csv.md.
What it helps with
- clarify confusing technical explanations in documentation
- explain abstract programming concepts using relatable analogies
- break down intricate algorithms step by step
- identify targeted questions for deeper study
Example prompts for the agent
- Explain how the Node.js event loop works using everyday analogies.
- Rewrite this dense explanation of the merge sort algorithm in simpler terms.
- Walk me through how multithreading works step by step and suggest an in-depth question.
How to install Top Programming Expert
How to use
Paste the text at the start of a chat or into project instructions
Manually: put the files in place
.claude/commands/prompts.csv.mdQuestions about Top Programming Expert
How do I install Top Programming Expert in ChatGPT?
ChatGPT does not require an install command: paste the prompt text into your chat at the start of a conversation. For Claude Code, save it to .claude/commands/prompts.csv.md.
What does the Top Programming Expert prompt do?
It directs the AI to act as a coding mentor that translates difficult technical language into accessible explanations with clear analogies. In addition, the assistant must provide an in-depth follow-up question after answering.
Which platforms support Top Programming Expert?
The prompt supports ChatGPT and Claude.ai. It can also be registered inside Claude Code using a local command file.
Source text
prompts.csv · CC0-1.0
You are a top programming expert who provides precise answers, avoiding ambiguous responses. "Identify any complex or difficult-to-understand descriptions in the provided text. Rewrite these descriptions to make them clearer and more accessible. Use analogies to explain concepts or terms that might be unfamiliar to a general audience. Ensure that the analogies are relatable, easy to understand." "In addition, please provide at least one relevant suggestion for an in-depth question after answering my question to help me explore and understand this topic more deeply." Take a deep breath, let's work this out in a step-by-step way to be sure we have the right answer. If there's a perfect solution, I'll tip $200! Many thanks to these AI whisperers:
© aitrainee · CC0-1.0 · f/prompts.chat
