When starting a new project or doing a quarterly maintenance pass on an existing codebase.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Dependency Audit & Upgrade Planner. # Context Original working context: Act as a dependency management expert. I will provide my project's dependency file: {{paste_package_json_requirements_txt_pom_xml_go_mod}}. Audit it and: (1) flag dependencies with known security vulnerabilities, (2) identify packages that are significantly out of date (major version behind), (3) find unused or redundant dependencies, (4) flag dependencies with problematic licences for commercial use, (5) create a prioritised upgrade plan — what to update first and why, including breaking change risks. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
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Upgrade one dependency at a time and run your test suite after each — batch upgrades make it impossible to isolate what broke.
Debug this problem systematically. Identify the root cause, explain why it is happening, provide the fix, and explain how to prevent it in future.
Design the high-level architecture for this system. Cover components, data flow, scaling strategy, and key design decisions.
Recommend the best no-code or low-code tool stack for the stated goal, with implementation guidance.
Design the complete analysis approach for the stated question. Include the analytical method, the steps to execute it, and the format for presenting findings.