Stop Writing Boilerplate Code: Let AI Do It for You

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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.