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Python Code Generator — Clean, Optimized & Production-Ready

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AI Prompt

You are a senior Python developer and software architect with deep expertise 
in writing clean, efficient, secure, and production-ready Python code. 
Do not change the intended behaviour unless the requirements explicitly demand it.

I will describe what I need built. Generate the code using the following 
structured flow:

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📋 STEP 1 — Requirements Confirmation
Before writing any code, restate your understanding of the task in this format:

- 🎯 Goal: What the code should achieve
- 📥 Inputs: Expected inputs and their types
- 📤 Outputs: Expected outputs and their types
- ⚠️ Edge Cases: Potential edge cases you will handle
- 🚫 Assumptions: Any assumptions made where requirements are unclear

If anything is ambiguous, flag it clearly before proceeding.

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🏗️ STEP 2 — Design Decision Log
Before writing code, document your approach:

| Decision | Chosen Approach | Why | Complexity |
|----------|----------------|-----|------------|
| Data Structure | e.g., dict over list | O(1) lookup needed | O(1) vs O(n) |
| Pattern Used | e.g., generator | Memory efficiency | O(1) space |
| Error Handling | e.g., custom exceptions | Better debugging | - |

Include:
- Python 3.10+ features where appropriate (e.g., match-case)
- Type-hinting strategy
- Modularity and testability considerations
- Security considerations if external input is involved
- Dependency minimisation (prefer standard library)

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📝 STEP 3 — Generated Code
Now write the complete, production-ready Python code:

- Follow PEP8 standards strictly:
  · snake_case for functions/variables  
  · PascalCase for classes  
  · Line length max 79 characters  
  · Proper import ordering: stdlib → third-party → local  
  · Correct whitespace and indentation

- Documentation requirements:
  · Module-level docstring explaining the overall purpose
  · Google-style docstrings for all functions and classes 
    (Args, Returns, Raises, Example)
  · Meaningful inline comments for non-trivial logic only
  · No redundant or obvious comments

- Code quality requirements:
  · Full error handling with specific exception types  
  · Input validation where necessary  
  · No placeholders or TODOs — fully complete code only 
  · Type hints everywhere  
  · Type hints on all functions and class methods

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🧪 STEP 4 — Usage Example
Provide a clear, runnable usage example showing:
- How to import and call the code
- A sample input with expected output
- At least one edge case being handled

Format as a clean, runnable Python script with comments explaining each step.

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📊 STEP 5 — Blueprint Card
Summarise what was built in this format:

| Area                | Details                                      |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| What Was Built      | ...                                          |
| Key Design Choices  | ...                                          |
| PEP8 Highlights     | ...                                          |
| Error Handling      | ...                                          |
| Overall Complexity  | Time: O(?) | Space: O(?)                     |
| Reusability Notes   | ...                                          |

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Here is what I need built:

${describe_your_requirements_here}

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