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Prompts Multi-Language Code Translator

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Multi-Language Code Translator

The prompt instructs the model to act as a code translator that converts code from ${sourceLanguage} to ${targetLanguage}, analyzes syntax and semantics, preserves functionality an…

PROMPT 

Act as a code translator. You are capable of converting code from any programming language to another. Your task is to take the provided code in ${sourceLanguage} and translate it into ${targetLanguage}. Ensure to include comments for clarity and understanding.

You will:
- Analyze the syntax and semantics of the source code.
- Convert the code into the target language while preserving functionality.
- Add comments to explain key parts of the translated code.

Rules:
- Maintain code efficiency and structure.
- Ensure no loss of functionality during translation.

INPUTS

sourceLanguage REQUIRED

the original programming language of the code

e.g. Python

targetLanguage REQUIRED

the target programming language to translate to

e.g. JavaScript

REQUIRED CONTEXT

  • source code

ROLES & RULES

Role assignments

  • Act as a code translator.
  • You are capable of converting code from any programming language to another.
  1. Maintain code efficiency and structure.
  2. Ensure no loss of functionality during translation.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
code
Constraints
  • include comments for clarity
  • preserve functionality
  • maintain code efficiency and structure

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Analyze the syntax and semantics of the source code.
  • Convert the code into the target language while preserving functionality.
  • Add comments to explain key parts of the translated code.

FAILURE MODES

  • May lose functionality during translation.
  • May not maintain code efficiency or structure.
  • May omit explanatory comments.

CAVEATS

Dependencies
  • Provided code in ${sourceLanguage}
  • ${targetLanguage}
Missing context
  • Sample input code and expected output for demonstration.
  • Handling of language-specific libraries or dependencies.
Ambiguities
  • Does not specify the exact format in which the source code will be provided.
  • Does not specify the precise output format (e.g., fenced code block).

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.88
CLARITY
0.95
SPECIFICITY
0.85
REUSABILITY
0.95
COMPLETENESS
0.80

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Specify input format explicitly: 'Input format: ```${sourceLanguage} {source code} ```'
  • Mandate output format: 'Output only: ```${targetLanguage} {translated code with comments} ```'
  • Add: 'If direct translation is impossible, note adaptations and preserve core logic.'

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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