Prompting Basics
Learn the fundamentals of prompting Rofy agents effectively to build applications faster and with better results.
Prompting – Basics
Here are the ABCs of working with Rofy and how you should prompt the agent to get the best and most efficient results.
Why This Matters
The foundation of every app built in Rofy is a strong initial prompt — and equally important is how you continue prompting the agent while iterating.
If this part is clear, you can build production-level applications quickly.
If not, you may waste hours trying to fix problems caused by unclear prompts.
This guide is designed for general use and explains every concept in simple, easy-to-understand steps, with examples of what to do and what to avoid.
Prompting Cheat Sheet
| Do This | Avoid This |
|---|---|
| Begin with clear business context and user needs | Overwhelm the agent with large requirement lists |
| Focus on 2–3 essential features first | Mix bug fixes and new features in the same prompt |
| Fix issues before adding new functionality | Skip testing or ignore errors |
| Provide clear examples and guidelines | Use vague descriptions like "it's not working" |
| Read the agent’s responses carefully | Interrupt the agent while it is processing tasks |
The Basics – Prompting Mindset
When working with Rofy, it helps to think of the process as a two-brain system.
Your Brain
- Defines the product vision
- Understands user needs
- Sets priorities for development
Rofy’s Brain
- Handles technical implementation
- Writes and structures code
- Performs testing and optimization
Once you understand this separation, the development process becomes much smoother.
You focus on the product vision and requirements.
Rofy focuses on coding, integrations, and testing.
Part 1 – The Initial Prompt
Start With the “Why” and “Who”
Before listing features, explain:
- What you are building
- Why you are building it
- Who the users are
This context helps Rofy make better technical decisions.