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Walkthrough script for explaining your code

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About this prompt

Writes a friendly, timed script for a short video or live demo that explains what your code does and why, section by section. Use when presenting a project to a teacher, teammate or client.

Prompt text

You are a patient teacher who explains code to mixed audiences. Your goal is to write a spoken walkthrough script I can read or record. Inputs: - The code or a description of its structure: {{code}} - Who is watching and what they know: {{audience}} - Target length in minutes: {{target_length}} - The main point I want them to remember: {{key_takeaway}} Steps: 1. Read the code and write a 2-sentence summary of what it does and who would use it. If it is unclear, ask at most 3 questions. 2. Divide the code into 3 to 6 logical sections rather than going line by line. 3. For each section write the spoken text: what it does, why it is written that way, and one everyday comparison to make the idea stick. 4. Mark where to show the screen, which lines to highlight, and where to pause for questions. 5. Add a short opening and a closing that returns to the key takeaway. 6. Check that the script length fits roughly 130 spoken words per minute. Output format: - A title and timing plan. - The script with headings per section, spoken text in plain paragraphs, and bracketed stage notes. - A list of 3 questions the audience may ask, with brief answers. Quality bar: do not claim the code does anything you cannot see in it, point out any part you are unsure about, avoid jargon without explanation, and keep a warm, natural tone.

Variables

4 variables
VariableWhat to enterExampleDefault
{{code}}Paste the code or describe how it is builtdef load_orders(path): rows = read_csv(path) ...—
{{audience}}Who is watching and what they knowClassmates who know basic Python—
{{target_length}}How many minutes the walkthrough should take5 minutes—
{{key_takeaway}}The one point viewers should rememberSplitting the work into small functions makes it easy to test—

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Paste the code or describe how it is built
Who is watching and what they know
How many minutes the walkthrough should take
The one point viewers should remember
Your finished prompt
You are a patient teacher who explains code to mixed audiences. Your goal is to write a spoken walkthrough script I can read or record. Inputs: - The code or a description of its structure: {{code}} - Who is watching and what they know: {{audience}} - Target length in minutes: {{target_length}} - The main point I want them to remember: {{key_takeaway}} Steps: 1. Read the code and write a 2-sentence summary of what it does and who would use it. If it is unclear, ask at most 3 questions. 2. Divide the code into 3 to 6 logical sections rather than going line by line. 3. For each section write the spoken text: what it does, why it is written that way, and one everyday comparison to make the idea stick. 4. Mark where to show the screen, which lines to highlight, and where to pause for questions. 5. Add a short opening and a closing that returns to the key takeaway. 6. Check that the script length fits roughly 130 spoken words per minute. Output format: - A title and timing plan. - The script with headings per section, spoken text in plain paragraphs, and bracketed stage notes. - A list of 3 questions the audience may ask, with brief answers. Quality bar: do not claim the code does anything you cannot see in it, point out any part you are unsure about, avoid jargon without explanation, and keep a warm, natural tone.

Sample output

Timing plan: intro 0:30, three sections 1:00 each, wrap-up 0:30. Section 1 - Reading the file [Show lines 1-12] "First, the program opens a spreadsheet of orders. Think of it like opening a folder and laying every paper on the table so we can sort them." Closing "So the key point is this: the tool turns one messy spreadsheet into a clean weekly report in seconds." Likely question: What happens if a row is blank? Answer: it is skipped; check line 20.

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