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Generate utilities and unit tests

1.1. Use Case Name​

Generate utilities and unit tests

1.2. Tags​

CodeGen, Unit-Testing, Automation, Utilities, Quality-Assurance, Productivity

1.3. Introduction​

Accelerate your development cycle by automating the creation of helper functions and test suites. This use case allows developers to instantly generate robust utility functions and comprehensive unit tests for specific classes or entire packages. By analyzing your existing code structure, the AI ensures that every piece of logic is reusable and fully covered by tests, maintaining high code quality with minimal effort.

1.4. Outcome​

  • Ready-to-use Utilities: Modular helper functions tailored to your project's needs.
  • Comprehensive Test Suites: Unit tests organized by class or package, including edge cases and logic validation.
  • Improved Reliability: Higher test coverage and standardized code patterns across the repository.

1.5. Starter Prompt​

# Environment
Language: [e.g., Java / TypeScript / Python]
Testing Framework: [e.g., JUnit / Jest / PyTest]

# Context
I am working on a project in the [PackageName] directory. I have a class named [ClassName] that handles [briefly describe logic, e.g., user authentication].

# Action
Generate utility functions to handle [specific task, e.g., string manipulation].
Create comprehensive unit tests for the current class/package to ensure full logic coverage.

# Output Format
Code: Clean, modular, and following best practices.
Tests: Include setup, mock data, and assertions for both success and error scenarios.

1.6. Inputs Required​

  • Target Class/Package: The specific scope where the code or tests are needed.
  • Functional Goal: A brief description of the utility's purpose.
  • Tech Stack: The specific language and testing library used in your project.

1.7. Prerequisites​

  • A defined project structure for the AI to reference.
  • Access to the source file if the AI needs to analyze existing logic to write accurate tests.

1.8. How to Use​

  1. Select the class or package you want to enhance.
  2. Fill in the details in the Starter Prompt template.
  3. Run the prompt through your AI assistant.
  4. Review the generated code, run the tests, and merge them into your project.