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Best Practices

Master the art of working with AI to generate high-quality, production-ready code efficiently and effectively.

Essential Best Practices

Be Specific with Requirements

The more detailed your prompts, the better the AI can understand your needs.

  • Describe the exact functionality you want
  • Specify the technology stack (React, Vue, etc.)
  • Mention styling preferences (Tailwind, CSS modules)
  • Include examples of similar features when possible

Provide Context About Your Project

Help AI understand your project's structure and existing codebase.

  • Share relevant existing code snippets
  • Explain your project's architecture
  • Mention any design systems or libraries you're using
  • Describe how new features should integrate

Iterate and Refine

Don't expect perfection on the first try. Iterate to improve the code quality.

  • Start with a basic version and add complexity gradually
  • Ask for specific improvements after initial generation
  • Request code reviews and optimizations
  • Test each iteration before moving to the next feature

Focus on Code Quality

Always prioritize maintainable, readable, and scalable code.

  • Request TypeScript for better type safety
  • Ask for proper error handling
  • Ensure responsive design for all screen sizes
  • Request accessibility features (ARIA labels, keyboard navigation)

Use Clear and Actionable Prompts

Structure your requests to get the most relevant and useful responses.

  • Break complex features into smaller, manageable tasks
  • Use action words: 'Create', 'Implement', 'Add', 'Modify'
  • Specify the expected outcome clearly
  • Ask for explanations when you need to understand the code

Think About Performance

Consider performance implications from the start of your project.

  • Request code splitting for large applications
  • Ask for lazy loading of components and images
  • Ensure efficient state management
  • Request caching strategies for API calls

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Mistake:

Vague Requirements

✅ Solution:

Instead of 'make it look better', specify: 'add a dark theme with blue accent colors and improve button hover effects'

❌ Mistake:

Ignoring Mobile Design

✅ Solution:

Always mention responsive design requirements and test on different screen sizes

❌ Mistake:

Not Testing Generated Code

✅ Solution:

Test each piece of generated code before requesting additional features

❌ Mistake:

Overwhelming Complexity

✅ Solution:

Start simple and add complexity gradually rather than requesting everything at once

Prompt Examples

❌ Poor Prompt:

"Create a form"

✅ Better Prompt:

"Create a contact form with fields for name, email, and message. Use React Hook Form for validation, Tailwind for styling, and include proper error states."

❌ Poor Prompt:

"Make it responsive"

✅ Better Prompt:

"Ensure the navigation menu collapses to a hamburger menu on mobile devices (< 768px) and all content stacks vertically on smaller screens."

❌ Poor Prompt:

"Add authentication"

✅ Better Prompt:

"Implement JWT-based authentication with login/register forms, protected routes, and persistent user sessions using http only cookies."

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