When starting a new project or doing a quarterly maintenance pass on an existing codebase.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a developer or tech professional complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Pack: Developers & Tech Professionals - Category: Code Writing & Debugging - Use case: Dependency Audit & Upgrade Planner - Source task: - 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 identify packages that are significantly out of date (major version behind) - 3.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 A security/licence/version audit with a prioritised upgrade plan showing breaking change risks. # Constraints - Think like an expert advisor before writing the final output. - Ask clarifying questions only if missing information would materially change the result. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output A security/licence/version audit with a prioritised upgrade plan showing breaking change risks.
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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.