Chat Mode

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Overview

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Getting Started

1. Open the Cubent Coder panel in VS Code
2. Type your question or request in the chat input
3. Press Enter or click Send
4. Review the AI’s response and any generated code

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Basic Commands

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Code Generation

Create a React component for a user profile card

Write a Python function to calculate fibonacci numbers

Generate a SQL query to find users who registered last month

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Code Explanation

Explain this function

What does this code do?

How can I improve this implementation?

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Debugging Help

Why is this function not working?

Find the bug in this code

Help me fix this error: [paste error message]

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Advanced Features

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Context Awareness

• File awareness: References files in your workspace
• Code understanding: Analyzes your existing codebase
• Project structure: Understands your project’s architecture

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Multi-turn Conversations

• Ask follow-up questions
• Request modifications to generated code
• Build upon previous responses

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Code Actions

• Create new files
• Modify existing code
• Run terminal commands
• Install dependencies

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Best Practices

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Writing Effective Prompts

1. Be specific: Provide clear requirements and context
2. Include examples: Show what you want when possible
3. Specify constraints: Mention any limitations or requirements
4. Ask for explanations: Request comments and documentation

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Example of a Good Prompt

Create a TypeScript interface for a user object that includes:
- id (number)
- name (string)
- email (string)
- isActive (boolean)
- createdAt (Date)

Also create a function to validate this user object.

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Managing Context

• Keep conversations focused on specific topics
• Start new chats for unrelated tasks
• Provide relevant code snippets when asking for help

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Tips & Tricks

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Quick Actions

• Use @ to reference files in your workspace
• Use # to reference specific functions or classes
• Copy code blocks directly to your clipboard

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Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Enter (or Cmd+Enter): Send message
• Ctrl+/ (or Cmd+/): Focus chat input
• Escape: Clear current input

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Code Review

Review this function for potential issues and improvements

Check this code for security vulnerabilities

Suggest optimizations for this algorithm

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Troubleshooting

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Common Issues

• Check your API key configuration
• Verify internet connection
• Check API rate limits

• Provide more context in your prompts
• Start a new conversation
• Be more specific about your requirements

• Ensure the AI understands your project structure
• Provide relevant file context
• Specify the programming language and framework

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Next Steps