Claude Code - Cheatsheet

Overview

Quick reference: Essential patterns, commands, and techniques for effective Claude code analysis

Analysis Prompts

Code Review

Analyze this code for:
- Code quality issues
- Performance bottlenecks  
- Security vulnerabilities
- Design pattern opportunities
- Testing gaps

Refactoring

Refactor this code to:
- Improve readability
- Reduce complexity
- Follow SOLID principles
- Add proper error handling
- Optimize performance

Documentation Patterns

API Documentation

Generate API docs with:
- Endpoint descriptions
- Request/response schemas
- Authentication requirements
- Error codes
- Usage examples

Code Comments

Add comprehensive comments:
- Function purpose
- Parameter descriptions
- Return value details
- Complexity analysis
- Usage examples

Security Analysis

Vulnerability Check

  • SQL injection risks
  • XSS vulnerabilities
  • Authentication bypass
  • Input validation gaps
  • Information disclosure

Secure Patterns

  • Parameterized queries
  • Input sanitization
  • Password hashing
  • Session management
  • Error handling

Testing Strategies

Unit Tests

Generate tests for:
- Happy path scenarios
- Edge cases
- Error conditions
- Mock dependencies
- Performance benchmarks

Integration Tests

Create tests covering:
- API endpoints
- Database interactions
- External services
- End-to-end workflows
- Load testing