Create a web app and include a database system.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> It doesn’t specify the framework, database type, or structure, forcing Hostinger Horizons to make assumptions.<\/p>\n- Right prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Build a task-tracking web app where users can create projects, assign tasks with due dates, and generate progress reports. Each task should have priority levels and status tracking.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> It clearly defines the purpose, core functionality, and data relationships, allowing for a solution that meets your specific needs.<\/p><\/span>4. Overloading the prompt<\/strong><\/h3>Why is it a mistake?<\/strong><\/p>If you pack too many instructions or features into a single prompt, you’re sending mixed signals to Hostinger Horizons as to what should be prioritized so that tasks can be executed efficiently. Well-structured instructions are vital for a result that contains well-organized code, complete functionalities and no conflicting implementations.<\/p>
Recommended solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n- Break down complex tasks<\/strong> – split large goals into multiple, focused prompts. For example, start with authentication features in one prompt, then handle UI enhancements in another.<\/li>\n
- Iterate step by step<\/strong> – build features gradually, testing each component to ensure it works correctly before moving on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Examples of prompting do’s and don’ts<\/strong><\/p>\n- Wrong prompt<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Develop a social media platform with user authentication, messaging, notifications, media uploads, live streaming, a recommendation algorithm, and an interactive feed. Make it look great on mobile, too.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> You’re not instructing Hostinger Horizons what to prioritize, increasing the chances of incomplete or messy results.<\/p>\n- Right prompt<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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First, create a social media platform with user authentication and a feed showing posts from followed accounts. Once we confirm it’s working, we’ll add live streaming in a separate prompt.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> The request is structured step by step so Hostinger Horizons can generate a functional base before adding advanced features.<\/p><\/span>5. Focusing only on visuals<\/strong><\/h3>Why is it a mistake?<\/strong><\/p>Focusing solely on design and UI features can lead to overlooking critical functions. While an attractive interface is important, it won’t matter if the web app can’t process data, manage user accounts, or keep information secure. By incorporating functionality, you’re making sure you’re getting an app that meets real-world requirements.<\/p>
Recommended solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n- Include security measures<\/strong> – specify authentication methods, data validation, and other safeguards in your prompt.<\/li>\n
- Balance form and function<\/strong> – when adding features that collect or process user data, make sure your prompt also covers how the data is stored, handled, and protected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Examples of prompting do’s and don’ts<\/strong><\/p>\n- Wrong prompt<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Design a beautiful registration app with bright colors and animated transitions.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> It prioritizes appearance but lacks instructions for functionality, security, or usability.<\/p>\n- Right prompt<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Create a visually appealing user registration page with bright accent colors for buttons and hover animations. After testing it, we’ll add input validation for the password field in the next prompt.<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why?<\/strong> It balances design with essential user authentication features and ensures a functional and secure registration process.<\/p><\/span>6. Repetition without refinement<\/strong><\/h3>Why is it a mistake?<\/strong><\/p>If you keep encountering errors or outputs that don’t meet your expectations, it could be because you have been consistently entering the same prompts. This happens because the AI works with the assumption the outputs already meet your standards since you don’t specify otherwise. The AI isn’t guessing what might be wrong—it’s following your original instructions.<\/p>
Recommended solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n- Incorporate AI’s feedback<\/strong> – learn from the previous outputs and adjust your prompt accordingly to fix the mistakes.<\/li>\n
- Iterate and optimize prompts<\/strong> – fix the current issue and follow up on lacking outputs before moving on to the next topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Examples of prompting do’s and don’ts<\/strong><\/p>Let’s say you’re designing a web app and want to create a sidebar with menus that lead to different features. After instructing Hostinger Horizons to create the sidebar, you receive an unsatisfactory result. Instead of addressing the sidebar, you move on to individual elements of the sidebar, only to find the results get worse.<\/p>
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In the sidebar, add multiple menus as shortcuts to different features.”<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why? <\/strong>This prompt is too vague and doesn’t offer enough detail about how the menus should behave. Also, it doesn’t specify any issues with the sidebar itself. Hostinger Horizons will interpret this as a request for a simple sidebar with shortcuts, which might not meet your expectations for functionality and design.<\/p>\n- Adjusted prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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Make the sidebar collapsable and stack the links vertically. Then, add multiple menus as shortcuts to different features. Unlike the sidebar, make these menus nested by default and expand on click, revealing more specific menus. Apply the same color palette and overall design as the sidebar for these shortcuts. <\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Why? <\/strong>This updated prompt takes into account the previous result and explicitly tells the AI what to fix (making the sidebar collapsible, adding nesting to the menus, and applying consistent design). By incorporating these details, the AI has clear instructions on what to adjust, avoiding a repeat of earlier mistakes.<\/p><\/span>7. Wasting message credits<\/strong><\/h3>Why is it a mistake?<\/strong><\/p>Repeating inefficient prompts can waste your message credits because your instruction won’t lead to significant development progress.<\/p>
Ideally, you should get the most out of each message and have enough credits until the application deployment.<\/p>
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