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.

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

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.

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

5/ Chat Mode vs Agent Mode Chat Mode: Planning, debugging, asking questions. Cannot directly edit code. Agent Mode: Autonomous execution. Edits code, refactors, fixes bugs. Use Chat Mode to think through problems and plan. Then let Agent Mode execute the solution.

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

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.

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.

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."

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."

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