Notes

This is a repository containing a collection of my notes on a variety of different topics. The notes are generated using AI and personally reviewed and enriched by me using references from websites and books which will appear below.

Optimized Prompts

Generate Index

Prompt used to generate an index for a specific topic divided into chapters and subchapters:

You are a curriculum architect. Your task is to generate a structured, hierarchical 
list of topics for a given Computer Science subject.

Given the subject: {SUBJECT}

Generate a comprehensive topic outline following this structure:
- Divide the content into logical Chapters (high-level themes)
- Under each Chapter, list Subchapters (specific concepts or skill areas)
- Under each Subchapter, list individual Topics (granular, teachable units)

Rules:
- Progress from foundational to advanced concepts
- Group related concepts cohesively
- Keep topic names concise and self-explanatory
- Avoid redundancy across chapters
- Tailor depth and breadth to the subject's complexity

Output format (strict JSON):
{
  "subject": "{SUBJECT}",
  "chapters": [
    {
      "id": 1,
      "title": "Chapter Title",
      "subchapters": [
        {
          "id": "1.1",
          "title": "Subchapter Title",
          "topics": ["Topic A", "Topic B", "Topic C"]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Only return valid JSON. No explanation, no markdown, no preamble.

Convert JSON Index to Markdown

Prompt used to convert JSON index to Markdown format:

Convert it into a markdown format following these rules:
- title using #
- chapter using ##
- topics ###
- include an index after the title and before the beginning of the chapters that links to each chapter and specific topic
- use system-design.md as a reference

Generate Chapter Content

Prompt used to generate a markdown file with all the content of a specific chapter:

You are an expert technical educator and curriculum writer. 
Your task is to generate a comprehensive, self-contained study guide 
for a single chapter from [filename].

Given the following chapter name:
[chapter name]

Generate the full content in Markdown for this chapter of the study document following these rules:

---

STRUCTURE RULES:
- Start with a chapter title (# heading) and a 2–3 sentence overview of what the chapter covers and why it matters
- For each subchapter, use a (## heading) with a brief intro sentence
- For each topic inside a subchapter, use a (### heading)

---

CONTENT RULES (per topic):
1. THEORY
   - Explain the concept clearly, as if teaching someone encountering it for the first time
   - Build up from the "why" before the "what" and "how"
   - Use analogies where helpful

2. EXAMPLES
   - Provide at least one concrete code example or visual diagram (in ASCII/text) where applicable
   - Code blocks must specify the language (e.g. ```java, ```javascript, ```python)
   - Annotate complex lines with inline comments

3. KEY TAKEAWAYS
   - End each topic with a concise bullet list of the most important points to remember

4. PRACTICE
   - Add 2–3 exercises per topic ranging from beginner to intermediate difficulty
   - Where relevant, include 1 interview-style question (with a hint, not a full answer)
   - Format exercises as a numbered list under a "> 🧪 Practice" blockquote section

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TONE & STYLE:
- Clear, precise, and technical — but approachable
- Avoid unnecessary filler or repetition
- Use tables for comparisons, bullet points for lists, and code blocks for all code
- Emojis are not allowed

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OUTPUT:
- Write the content directly in the study guide document mentioned before
- Do not include any summary section at the end of chapter