If there’s one thing developers universally dislike, it’s boilerplate code.
The endless setup files, configuration, and repetitive patterns that don’t add creativity — just clutter.
I used to spend hours on this. Now, I let AI handle 80% of it, so I can focus on logic and problem-solving.
Here’s how you can too.
1️⃣ CRUD Operations
Creating “Create, Read, Update, Delete” code is a time sink.
AI can generate this instantly for most frameworks.
💡 Prompt Example:
“Generate a CRUD API in Node.js with Express and MongoDB. Include routes, middleware, and error handling.”
Why: You jump straight into building features instead of scaffolding.
2️⃣ Authentication & User Setup
Setting up authentication flows (login, JWT, OAuth) is repetitive.
AI can draft the whole thing, and you just adapt it to your project.
💡 Prompt Example:
“Write code for JWT-based authentication in Django. Include user registration, login, and token validation.”
Why: Secure workflows without the repetitive grunt work.
3️⃣ Config Files & Environment Setup
Every project needs setup files — from webpack.config.js to docker-compose.yml.
AI creates these instantly.
💡 Prompt Example:
“Generate a docker-compose.yml file for a Node.js app with MongoDB and Redis.”
Why: Infrastructure gets bootstrapped in minutes.
4️⃣ API Boilerplate
Integrating APIs often means repetitive request/response wrappers.
AI can generate client libraries or API wrappers.
💡 Prompt Example:
“Write a Python wrapper function to call the OpenAI API with error handling and retries.”
Why: Reduces repetitive setup for every new integration.
5️⃣ Test Stubs
Even before you write full tests, AI can create stubs with a structure ready to fill in.
💡 Prompt Example:
“Generate Jest test stubs for this React component. Include structure for snapshot and event tests.”
Why: Jumpstart testing without starting from zero.
Final Thought
Boilerplate code will always exist — but you don’t have to write it by hand anymore.
With AI, you can start every project at 80% ready and spend your time solving the problems that actually matter.
📌 Next Post: “How AI Helps Me Learn New Frameworks Faster” — a developer’s guide to cutting learning curves with AI.
Top comments (4)
This is the right time to learn and integrate AI.
Really admire your consistency.
I’ve been using it for CRUD operations and authentication, and it’s saved me so much time. Definitely going to try it for generating test stubs next
That’s great to hear! I’ve also found that once you start using AI for routine tasks like CRUD operations and authentication, it opens the door to automating other repetitive parts of development too—like generating test stubs. It really helps free up time for focusing on more complex logic and design decisions.