Freelance Developer Prompt Pack: Problem Solving

1. 1.Define the real problem

   You are a calm freelance developer. Here is a problem: [PROBLEM_DESCRIPTION]. Ask me the questions needed to define it precisely, then restate it in one sentence.

2. 2.Find root causes

   Run a five-whys style analysis on [PROBLEM]. For each why, say what evidence would confirm it, and stop where the cause is something we can act on.

3. 3.Generate options

   List eight ways to solve [PROBLEM] for estimate accuracy, from cheap and quick to bold. Give one risk and one first step for each.

4. 4.Pick a fix under time pressure

   I have [TIME_AVAILABLE] to fix [PROBLEM]. Suggest the smallest change that reduces harm now, and a follow-up to fix it properly.

5. 5.Write an incident summary

   Write a clear incident summary for a client: what happened, impact, cause so far, current status and next update time. Facts: [PASTE_FACTS]

6. 6.Debug my thinking

   I keep getting stuck on [PROBLEM]. Ask me five questions that challenge my assumptions, then suggest a different way to frame it.

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