> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fastshot.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Prompting Guide

> Write better prompts for better apps

## General principles

The more specific your prompt, the better the result. Think of it like briefing a developer — the clearer the brief, the fewer revisions needed.

## Initial prompt tips

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Name specific screens" icon="window-maximize">
    "Home screen with a feed, profile page, and settings" gives the AI a clear structure to work with.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Describe the data" icon="database">
    "Users can create workouts with exercises, sets, and reps" tells the AI what models to build.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set design direction" icon="palette">
    "Minimal design with soft pastels and rounded cards" is more actionable than "make it look nice."
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mention target users" icon="users">
    "For college students managing study groups" helps the AI make UX decisions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Good vs. vague prompts

| Vague                 | Specific                                                                                                                                        |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Make me a food app    | A recipe app where users can browse recipes by category, save favorites, and create shopping lists. Clean white design with food photography.   |
| Build a social app    | A photo-sharing app for dog owners. Users can post photos, follow other users, and like/comment. Instagram-style feed with a warm color scheme. |
| I need a business app | An expense tracker for freelancers. Log expenses by category, attach receipt photos, and view monthly summaries with charts. Dark theme.        |

## Follow-up prompts

After the initial build, send focused follow-up messages to iterate:

**Design changes:**

* "Change the header color to dark blue"
* "Make the cards have more rounded corners"
* "Use a larger font size for headings"

**Feature additions:**

* "Add a settings screen with a logout button"
* "Add pull-to-refresh on the home feed"
* "Add a search bar at the top of the list"

**Bug fixes:**

* "The button on the profile page doesn't do anything"
* "The list items overlap on smaller screens"

<Tip>
  Make one change at a time. "Change the header color and add a settings page" works, but you'll get better results with two separate messages.
</Tip>

## Things to avoid

* **Too abstract** — "Make it more modern" (what does that mean specifically?)
* **Too many changes at once** — keep follow-ups focused on one thing
* **Contradictory instructions** — "Make it minimal but add lots of animations and decorations"