Building Your App Idea Using AI Coding Tools

Introduction

• AI coding tools like Replet, Lovable Bolt, or Vzero can help build app ideas.
• The output quality heavily depends on the initial prompt.
• Chris, with 15 years in the app design industry, shares a framework for creating effective prompts.
• Demonstration using Replet for app creation.

Importance of First Prompt

• AI tools give the best output from the first prompt due to diminishing returns.
• The first prompt should be as detailed and explicit as possible.

Framework for Creating the First Prompt

Primary Function

• Define the main feature of the app.
• Example: Web app to create multiple ad variants from one creative using AI.
• Focus on a single primary feature for the initial version.

Functionality and User Journey

• Describe how the primary feature functions in terms of user journey.
• Example steps: Upload image, send to Chat GPT, generate variants, pay, and download.

App Name

• Optionally define the app's name.
• Can leave this to AI if no preferred name.

Ideal Customer and Problem Solving

• Define the target customer, their struggles, and the problem-solving aspect of the app.
• Example: Marketing managers who need quick ad variants.

Design and Aesthetics

• Describe the desired look and feel of the app.
• Use reference images or styles from similar apps.

Landing Page Content

• Outline what the website or landing page should include (e.g., hero section, testimonials, pricing).

Sign-Up Process

• Specify how users sign up and start using the app.
• Example: Upload image, click create, and sign up using Google or email.

Post-Sign-Up User Steps

• Detail the steps after signing up until the user accesses the primary feature.

Secondary and Functional Features

• Include account management features like saving ad variants, editing details, managing subscriptions, etc.

Pricing Plans

• Define available pricing plans and associated features.
• Keep it simple for MVP testing.

Example Prompt and Demonstration

• Chris provides a full prompt example and tests it in Replet.
• Emphasizes not adding too many features initially.

Conclusion

• Replet’s output from the prompt and steps to ensure app functionality.
• Encourages feedback and suggests subscribing for more content.

This framework helps in building a strong foundation for app development using AI coding tools by providing a structured and detailed approach.