I just reverse-engineered how Lovable's top users build apps 10x faster.
Turns out, It's not about writing longer prompts.
It's about this structured prompting system nobody talks about ↓
Turns out, It's not about writing longer prompts.
It's about this structured prompting system nobody talks about ↓
@lovable_dev 1/ Create a Knowledge Base before you build
Include these in your project settings:
• Project Requirements Document (PRD)
• User flow explanation
• Tech stack details
• Design guidelines
• Backend structure
The clearer your context, the better your results.
Include these in your project settings:
• Project Requirements Document (PRD)
• User flow explanation
• Tech stack details
• Design guidelines
• Backend structure
The clearer your context, the better your results.
2/ Master the 4 levels of prompting
Level 1: Training Wheels
Use labeled sections in your prompts:
- Context (what you're building)
- Task (what you want)
- Guidelines (how to do it)
- Constraints (what to avoid)
Example:
Bad: "Build me a login page"
Good:
Context: I'm building a SaaS app for small businesses
Task: Create a login page with email/password
Guidelines: Use React, make it mobile-friendly
Constraints: Don't use any external auth services
Structure helps AI understand exactly what you want.
Level 2: No Training Wheels (conversational)
Level 3: Meta Prompting (use AI to improve your prompts)
Level 4: Reverse Meta (document solutions for future use)
Level 1: Training Wheels
Use labeled sections in your prompts:
- Context (what you're building)
- Task (what you want)
- Guidelines (how to do it)
- Constraints (what to avoid)
Example:
Bad: "Build me a login page"
Good:
Context: I'm building a SaaS app for small businesses
Task: Create a login page with email/password
Guidelines: Use React, make it mobile-friendly
Constraints: Don't use any external auth services
Structure helps AI understand exactly what you want.
Level 2: No Training Wheels (conversational)
Level 3: Meta Prompting (use AI to improve your prompts)
Level 4: Reverse Meta (document solutions for future use)
3/ Use the "Diff & Select" approach
Don't let Lovable rewrite entire files.
Add this to prompts: "Implement modifications while ensuring core functionality remains unaffected. Focus changes solely on [specific component]."
Fewer changes = fewer errors.
Don't let Lovable rewrite entire files.
Add this to prompts: "Implement modifications while ensuring core functionality remains unaffected. Focus changes solely on [specific component]."
Fewer changes = fewer errors.
4/ Always start with a blank project
Build gradually instead of asking for everything at once.
Follow this order:
• Front-end design (page by page, section by section)
• Backend using Supabase integration
• UX/UI refinements
Build gradually instead of asking for everything at once.
Follow this order:
• Front-end design (page by page, section by section)
• Backend using Supabase integration
• UX/UI refinements
5/ Chat Mode vs Default Mode
Chat Mode: Planning, debugging, asking questions
Default Mode: High-level feature creation
Use Chat mode to think through problems.
Use Default mode to execute solutions.
Chat Mode: Planning, debugging, asking questions
Default Mode: High-level feature creation
Use Chat mode to think through problems.
Use Default mode to execute solutions.
6/ Debug like a pro
When errors happen:
→ Use "Try to Fix" button
→ Copy error to Chat mode first
→ Ask: "Use chain-of-thought reasoning to find the root cause"
→ Then switch to Edit mode
When errors happen:
→ Use "Try to Fix" button
→ Copy error to Chat mode first
→ Ask: "Use chain-of-thought reasoning to find the root cause"
→ Then switch to Edit mode
7/ Mobile-first prompting
Add this to every prompt:
"Always make things responsive on all breakpoints, with a focus on mobile first. Use shadcn and tailwind built-in breakpoints."
Most users are on mobile anyway.
Add this to every prompt:
"Always make things responsive on all breakpoints, with a focus on mobile first. Use shadcn and tailwind built-in breakpoints."
Most users are on mobile anyway.
8/ Step-by-step beats everything at once
Don't assign 5 tasks simultaneously.
The article specifically says: "Avoid assigning five tasks to Lovable simultaneously! This may lead the AI to create confusion."
One task at a time = fewer hallucinations.
Don't assign 5 tasks simultaneously.
The article specifically says: "Avoid assigning five tasks to Lovable simultaneously! This may lead the AI to create confusion."
One task at a time = fewer hallucinations.
9/ Lock files without a locking system
Add to prompts: "Please refrain from altering pages X or Y and focus changes solely on page Z."
For sensitive updates: "This update is delicate and requires precision. Examine all dependencies before implementing changes."
Add to prompts: "Please refrain from altering pages X or Y and focus changes solely on page Z."
For sensitive updates: "This update is delicate and requires precision. Examine all dependencies before implementing changes."
10/ Refactoring that works
When Lovable suggests refactoring:
"Refactor this file while ensuring UI and functionality remain unchanged. Focus on enhancing code structure and maintainability. Test thoroughly to prevent regressions."
When Lovable suggests refactoring:
"Refactor this file while ensuring UI and functionality remain unchanged. Focus on enhancing code structure and maintainability. Test thoroughly to prevent regressions."
Want the full breakdown?
The complete Lovable Prompting Bible covers:
• Advanced debugging strategies (10+ specific prompts)
• Integration with make and n8n
• Stripe setup prompts
• 20+ copy-paste prompts
Read it here: lovable.dev/blog/2025-01-1…
The complete Lovable Prompting Bible covers:
• Advanced debugging strategies (10+ specific prompts)
• Integration with make and n8n
• Stripe setup prompts
• 20+ copy-paste prompts
Read it here: lovable.dev/blog/2025-01-1…
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