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The anatomy of a good prompt

Every effective prompt has these elements:

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1. Clear scope

State exactly what you want to change. Instead of “improve the form” try “add email validation to the signup form.”

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2. Specific details

Include colors, positions, text, behavior. Instead of “add a button” try “add a green ‘Continue’ button below the form that navigates to /dashboard.”

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3. Context when needed

If it’s a bug, include the error. If it’s a feature, explain where it fits in the flow.

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4. One goal per message

Try not to combine “fix the login bug AND redesign the homepage AND add a new API endpoint.” Picking one usually means it gets completed thoroughly.

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Examples that actually work

These prompts get results because they’re clear, specific, and actionable.
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