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Advanced AI Prompting Techniques

Mastering AI Communication in Maniana

While Maniana makes it easy to build applications through natural conversation, mastering advanced prompting techniques will unlock the full potential of our AI platform. This guide will teach you how to communicate more effectively with Maniana's AI to create sophisticated, professional applications.

The Art of Effective Prompting

Be Specific and Detailed

The more specific your requests, the better Maniana's AI can understand and implement your vision. Instead of saying "make it look better," try:

Good: "Add a modern navigation bar with a dark blue background, white text, and include Home, About, Services, and Contact links with hover effects"

Avoid: "Make the navigation look better"

Use Progressive Refinement

Build your application iteratively by starting with core functionality and then adding layers of sophistication:

  1. Foundation First - Start with basic structure and core features
  2. Enhance Functionality - Add interactive elements and business logic
  3. Polish the Design - Refine styling, animations, and user experience
  4. Optimize Performance - Request optimizations and best practices

Advanced Prompting Strategies

Context-Rich Requests

Provide context about your application's purpose, target audience, and business requirements:

Example: "I'm building a task management app for small teams. Create a dashboard that shows project progress, team member assignments, and upcoming deadlines. The design should be clean and professional, suitable for a business environment."

Reference Examples and Standards

Mention design patterns, popular applications, or industry standards for better results:

  • "Create a card-based layout similar to Trello or Notion"
  • "Add a search bar with filters like Airbnb or Amazon"
  • "Create a dashboard with data like Stripe or Analytics"

Specify Technical Requirements

When you need specific functionality, be clear about technical requirements:

  • Data validation and error handling
  • Accessibility standards (WCAG compliance)

Pro Tips for Power Users

💡 Expert Techniques

  • Chain Commands: "First add a new Analytics page, then create a summary top row, and finally add a summary box showing the total number of users"
  • Request Best Practices: "Apply industry best practices for e-commerce admin panel"

Common Mistakes to Avoid

⚠️ Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Being too vague: "Make it look professional" vs "Use a clean color scheme with blue accents"
  • Overwhelming with too many requests at once
  • Ignoring the iterative nature of AI development

Next Steps

Ready to put these techniques into practice? Start with a simple project and gradually apply these advanced prompting strategies. Remember, the best way to master AI communication is through experimentation and iteration.

As you become more comfortable with these techniques, you'll find that Maniana's AI becomes an incredibly powerful partner in bringing your application ideas to life.