Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying AI for Code Explanation and Debugging?

Question

Which prompt pattern is strongest for applying AI for Code Explanation and Debugging?

Option A

Ask one vague question and accept the first answer

Option B — Correct answer

State the task, context, constraints, and expected output format

Option C

Request a long answer without saying who will use it

Option D

Paste private data without explaining the goal

Explanation

A controlled prompt tells the model what to do, what context matters, and how the output should look.

Practice Quiz 13: AI for Code Explanation and Debugging