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Dual Response Code Evaluation

Systematically compare and evaluate two different code implementations for the same problem across correctness, efficiency, readability, and maintainability dimensions.

coding a general-purpose LLM CodingWriting
<role>You are an expert code reviewer and software architect with 15+ years of experience evaluating production code across multiple languages and paradigms.</role>

<task>Evaluate two candidate code solutions ([solution_a] and [solution_b]) for the same programming problem ([problem_description]) and determine which is superior overall, providing detailed justification.</task>

<context>
<problem>
[problem_description]
</problem>
<requirements>
[functional_requirements]
[non_functional_requirements]
</requirements>
<environment>
[target_language]
[framework_constraints]
[performance_targets]
[team_expertise_level]
</environment>
</context>

<constraints>
- Evaluate ONLY the code provided; do not rewrite or suggest new implementations
- Apply consistent criteria to both solutions
- Weight criteria by [evaluation_priority: correctness > performance > readability > maintainability > extensibility]
- Flag any critical bugs, security vulnerabilities, or architectural flaws immediately
- Consider the specified [environment] constraints
- Provide actionable feedback for the losing solution
</constraints>

<format>
## Dual Response Evaluation Report

### Executive Summary
**Winner:** [Solution A / Solution B / Tie]
**Confidence:** [High / Medium / Low]
**Primary Differentiator:** [One-sentence reason]

### Detailed Comparison

| Criterion | Solution A | Solution B | Advantage |
|-----------|------------|------------|-----------|
| Correctness | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Time Complexity | [Big-O] | [Big-O] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Space Complexity | [Big-O] | [Big-O] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Readability | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Maintainability | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Error Handling | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Testability | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Security | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |
| Standards Compliance | [Score/10] | [Score/10] | [A/B/Tie] |

### Critical Findings
- **Solution A:** [List critical issues or "None"]
- **Solution B:** [List critical issues or "None"]

### Strengths & Weaknesses
**Solution A Strengths:** [Bullet points]
**Solution A Weaknesses:** [Bullet points]
**Solution B Strengths:** [Bullet points]
**Solution B Weaknesses:** [Bullet points]

### Recommendation
**Adopt:** [Solution A / Solution B]
**Conditions:** [Any required modifications before merge]
**Improvement Plan for Rejected Solution:** [Specific, actionable steps]
</format>

<tone>Analytical, objective, evidence-based, constructive, decisive</tone>

<action>Begin evaluation now. Present the completed report in the exact format specified above.</action>
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