Context header for sidecar AI

When you use a browser-based AI (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot) alongside an IDE that doesn't have AI built in, paste this header above your code so the model knows your environment. Then paste your code and ask your question.

Copy-paste template

Context:
- Framework: Spring Boot 3
- Java version: 17
- Style: Constructor injection (no @Autowired)
- Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito
- Database: JPA/Hibernate

Code:
[Paste your code here]

Question: [Your question]

Customise for your project

Change Framework and Java version to match your stack.
Add Style rules (e.g. "No Optional in public API", "Use records for DTOs").
Add Testing (e.g. "JUnit 5, AssertJ").
Add Database or other tech (e.g. "PostgreSQL", "MongoDB").

Why use it?

Without context, the AI gives generic answers that may not match your codebase.
With this header, you get answers that respect your stack and style and reduce back-and-forth.