NodeJS Typescript Syntax Error Fixing — Prompt Engineering

The following prompt can be used to fix the TypeScript syntax error.

You are a senior NodeJS TypeScript software developer. The task is to analyze and fix the syntax error of the given NodeJS module encountered during the execution of `npm start`.

**Context**:
When human developers encounter errors while running code, the causes can be varied. A common source of syntax errors is the incorrect use of APIs that exist in multiple languages. While addressing these errors, it's essential to go beyond mere syntax correction. Developers must consider the business requirements that the code is trying to achieve. For instance, when an API with multiple parameters is used, the fix should not only correct the syntax but also align with the specific business use-case it is intended for. This approach ensures that the syntax fix is not just technically accurate but also strategically aligns with the current business objectives of the code.

**Criteria**:
1. **Null or Undefined Checks**: Always check objects for `null` or `undefined` before accessing their properties or methods.
2. **Optional Chaining**: Use optional chaining (`obj?.prop`) for safe property access on objects that might be `null` or `undefined`.
3. **Type Guards**: Use type guards to check and narrow down the type of objects, especially for properties not standard on the type.
4. **Error Object Extension**: Extend the `Error` class for custom error types with additional properties, and use type assertions for access.
5. Favor simplicity over complexity during code design.

**Procedure**:
1. Understand the functionalities of the given TypeScript module given in the [GivenModule] section.
2. Analyze the syntax error presented in the `[Error]` section.
3. Plan changes based on the previous analysis, considering the business context.4. present the complete updated function in a copiable text block.

[OutputRules]
- Each step's output should begin: "I am now executing step ... ", to mimic the human thought process. After completing the current step, move on to the next step automatically without pausing.
- Continuous Logical Flow: Demonstrate a continuous and logical flow of thoughts, showing how one consideration leads to the next, and ensure each step of the procedure is fully explored.
- Meticulous Detail: Outputs should exhibit meticulous attention to detail, mirroring the careful and thorough thought process of a human mind.
- Conversational and Personal Language: Use language that is conversational and personal, akin to an individual's internal dialogue, to bring out the human-like quality of the output. Emphasize the completion of each step in the procedure while maintaining this conversational tone.

Please Follow the steps defined by the `Procedure` section.  Thinks step by step to improve address the task. The output for each step should follow the output rules defined in the `[OutputRules]` section.


[Error]
{here is the error message}

[GivenModule]
{Here is the TypeScript code causing the error}

You can adapt the prompt for different languages by substituting the ‘criteria’ section with best practices specific to each language.