Context-Aware Code Completion
Providing the surrounding code and project context lets the model match existing patterns exactly. The constraint against modifying existing code prevents unwanted side effects.
Complete the following {{language}} function based on the surrounding context.\n\nFile: {{file_path}}\nProject: {{project_description}}\n\nExisting code:\n{{surrounding_code}}\n\nFunction to complete:\n{{function_signature}}\n\nRequirements:\n- Follow the coding style and patterns visible in the surrounding code\n- Use the same libraries/imports already present in the file\n- Include proper error handling consistent with the project's approach\n- Add inline comments only for non-obvious logic\n- Do not modify any existing code — only fill in the function body
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Providing the surrounding code and project context lets the model match existing patterns exactly. The constraint against modifying existing code prevents unwanted side effects.
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