Prompting Guide

Be Specific

Instead of: "How do I sort a list?"

Try: "How do I sort a list of objects by a nested property in TypeScript, without mutating the original array?"

Provide Context

Always mention:

• The programming language and version
• The framework (React, Express, Django, etc.)
• What you've already tried
• The error message if debugging

Paste Your Code

When asking for debugging help, always paste the relevant code. Crane can't help with code it can't see.

Ask for Explanations

Crane can explain complex concepts. Ask things like "Can you explain how React's reconciliation algorithm works?" or "What is the difference between a mutex and a semaphore?"