Guide to Prompting
When building web applications with Frontend, the way you phrase your prompts can significantly impact the quality of results. This guide will help you create effective prompts that lead to better outcomes.
Best Practices for Prompting
Section titled “Best Practices for Prompting”Keep Prompts Small and Concise
Section titled “Keep Prompts Small and Concise”For the best results, focus on small, specific tasks rather than large, ambiguous ones. Breaking down your project into manageable sections allows the AI to better understand your needs and deliver more accurate results.
Effective approach: Build your site section by section, focusing on one component at a time.
Be Specific and Clear
Section titled “Be Specific and Clear”Clearly define what you want to achieve. Include specific details about functionality, design elements, or data you want to use.
Avoid Ambiguity
Section titled “Avoid Ambiguity”Ambiguous prompts can lead to unexpected results. Be precise about what you want to accomplish and provide context when necessary.
Examples of Effective Prompts
Section titled “Examples of Effective Prompts”Here are some examples of well-structured prompts that will yield better results:
Adding Components
Section titled “Adding Components”✅ “Add a testimonial carousel on the homepage showing customer reviews”
✅ “Create a contact form in the footer with name, email, and message fields”
✅ “Add a sticky navigation bar with logo, menu items, and user profile icon”
Page Structure
Section titled “Page Structure”✅ “Create a dashboard page with sidebar navigation and main content area”
✅ “Design a two-column layout for the blog page with featured posts on the right”
✅ “Add a hero section with a background video and call-to-action button”
Functionality
Section titled “Functionality”✅ “Implement a search bar with autocomplete suggestions for the knowledge base”
✅ “Add a modal popup when users click on team member cards”
✅ “Create a multi-step onboarding flow with progress indicators”
Examples of Ineffective Prompts
Section titled “Examples of Ineffective Prompts”These prompts are too vague, complex, or broad and should be avoided:
❌ “Make a beautiful web application”
❌ “Create a complete user management system with authentication, profiles, and permissions”
❌ “Design a modern-looking site that will appeal to my target audience”
Iterative Approach
Section titled “Iterative Approach”Remember that building with AI is an iterative process. Start with the basic structure, then refine and add details:
- Begin with the core page structure
- Add main sections and components
- Refine with specific design elements
- Add functionality and interactions
- Fine-tune details and polish
By following these prompting guidelines, you’ll achieve better results and a more efficient workflow when building with Frontend.