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Mastering Nowa AI — How to Write Prompts That Builds Better

· 4 min read
Anas Alsalhi
Anas Alsalhi
Founder at Nowa

Hey builders,

Nowa AI is powerful — it can design, code, and integrate your Flutter app with just a few prompts. But like any great teammate, the better you guide it, the better your results will be.

In this guide, we’ll share practical tips for writing prompts that help Nowa AI work faster, avoid mistakes, and give you exactly what you want.

1️⃣ Keep it small — one step at a time​

Big, vague prompts can lead to unexpected results.
Break your requests into smaller, clear steps so the AI can focus and you can quickly review and adjust.

✅ Good: “Add a search bar to my product list screen.”
❌ Risky: “Build me a full shopping app with everything.”

2️⃣ Attach when it matters​

When modifying something specific, attach that file, screen, or widget to your prompt.
This gives the AI:

  • A precise starting point
  • Faster focus on the relevant code
  • Less chance of unrelated changes

You don’t need to attach all dependencies — just the main element you’re working on. If the AI needs more, it will fetch it.

3️⃣ Make attachments as focused as possible​

If you want to update a specific widget, select only that widget — not the entire screen.
If Nowa AI needs more context from the surrounding screen, it will go find it.
Focused attachments help the AI make better decisions and avoid unnecessary edits.

4️⃣ Give context — reduce assumptions​

AI works best when it understands the bigger picture.
Context could include:

  • The purpose of the screen or feature
  • Key design or functional elements
  • Relevant background or user flow

The more context you give, the fewer assumptions the AI has to make.

5️⃣ Start a new chat when context drifts​

When your next request isn’t closely related to the current thread, start a fresh chat.
Old conversations can bias the AI toward previous topics and decisions.

Why it helps

  • Keeps the AI focused on the current goal
  • Reduces accidental carry-over from older prompts
  • Improves clarity and results — especially when switching features

✅ Good:
“New chat: Build an ‘Orders’ screen with filters (status, date). Attach orders_list.dart.”

❌ Risky:
“Same chat about homepage styling: Also add Supabase auth and reset password.”

Rule of thumb

Keep a chat to ~5 prompts. If you’re switching features or the thread feels unrelated, start a new one and attach the relevant screen/widget.

6️⃣ Master the Sandwich Technique (Intent → Context → Task → Constraints)​

The “prompt sandwich” is a simple but powerful structure:

  1. Intent — State what you want to achieve
  2. Context — Add relevant background info (bullet points work great)
  3. Task — Tell the AI exactly what to do
  4. Constraints — Any rules or limits the AI must follow

Example:

#Intent
I want to build a modern homepage for my shoe store app.

#Context
• Show main promotion at the top
• Display products in a grid with price and image
• Mobile-first approach

#Task
Build the homepage as described above.

#Constraints
Keep the design clean and modern, and the implementation simple.

7️⃣ Be clear with style & function​

Avoid vague words like “nice” or “beautiful.” Instead, be specific:

  • “Use a dark theme with high-contrast text”
  • “Rounded card corners with subtle shadows”
  • “Responsive layout for mobile and web”

8️⃣ Fixing errors? Just ask!​

Nowa AI can detect and fix errors in your project.
Simply prompt it:

“There’s a build error in homepage_screen.dart; please fix it.”

Or you can simply ask it to fix all issues by

Fix issues in my project

tip

Note: Use it when the total issues number are small, otherwise divide it into many prompts

It will locate the issue and apply the fix automatically.

9️⃣ Report issues — earn free AI credits​

If you find a bug, let us know!

  1. Click the Feedback button → Report
  2. Include your Project and AI history
  3. Clearly describe the issue
Get AI credits for reported issues

We reward valid reports with free AI credits. Full details here

🔟 Use the community​

Join our Discord community to:

  • Get help from the Nowa team and other users
  • Share your prompts and learn new techniques
  • Improve your results together

Bonus tip — Think like a pair programmer​

Treat Nowa AI as a collaborator, not just a code generator.
Explain your thought process, review outputs, and iterate together for the best results.

💡 Final thought​

Great prompts aren’t long — they’re clear, contextual, and well-structured. Use the sandwich technique, keep attachments focused, and let Nowa AI do the heavy lifting.

Thanks for building with us — we can’t wait to see what you create. 💙