Prompt
The instructions you give an AI tool to build something.
What is Prompt?
A prompt is the text you write to tell Lovable, Cursor, or Bolt what to build. The quality of your prompt directly determines the quality of what gets built. Specific, detailed prompts produce far better results than vague ones.
Think of a prompt like instructions to a contractor. "Make the kitchen nice" gets unpredictable results. "Install white subway tile backsplash, butcher block countertops, and brushed nickel hardware" gets exactly what you want.
In Vibe Coding
Prompts are your primary tool in vibe coding. In Lovable, you type a prompt to build features. In Cursor, you press Cmd+K and write what you need. Better prompts = better code. Always include details about your tech stack, desired design, and edge cases.
Example
For example: Bad prompt: "make a login page." Good prompt: "Build a login page with email + password fields, a Sign in with Google button, error messages for wrong passwords, and redirect to /dashboard after login. Use Supabase Auth."