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How to write effective prompts for Coderick AI

Last update: Dec 03, 2025 • 4 min read

Coderick AI turns your ideas into real, working apps and websites from plain-language descriptions. You don’t need any technical or programming skills to use Coderick AI, but the quality of what you get depends on how clearly you describe it.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to write effective prompts that can get you great results – whether you’re building a simple website or a functional app.

What Is a Prompt and How Does It Work

A prompt is your instruction to the AI. It tells Coderick what to create and how it should look or behave.

Think of it as explaining your project to your personal team of designers and developers – only this time, you can skip the tech talk and describe it in your own words.

The clearer your prompt, the more accurately the AI can build what you imagine.

Here are examples of a weak prompt and a strong one:

Weak prompt:

Create a website for my business.

Strong prompt:

Create a website for a boutique fitness studio targeting busy professionals. Include class schedules, instructor bios and photos, membership options, and easy booking. Use a modern, calming design with soft greens and blues, large lifestyle photos.

Why the second one works better

The strong prompt tells Coderick who the website is for, what functionalities users need, what content to include, and what visual direction to follow. It gives the AI the necessary context to better understand your goals and build a solution that addresses them effectively.

Those extra details help Coderick design a layout and structure that is close to your desired goal from the first attempt.

Don’t worry if you haven’t decided on all the details from the start. You can always add more later, or experiment with different colors and functionalities.

Framework for Strong Prompting

Before diving into details, let’s start with one simple framework. You can follow it to craft strong prompts that give Coderick enough information to turn your prompt into a functional website or app.

The framework is basically answering these 4 questions:

[WHAT] – What type of app or website are you building?
[WHO] – Who is this for?
[WHY] – What problem does it solve or what is the goal that has to be achieved?
[HOW] – How should your app or website work and what should it include (key features)?

Now, let’s see what difference using the template makes if, for example, you want to build a to-do list app. Of course, you can always ask Coderick to:

“Create a to-do list app.”

And with this prompt, Coderick will create a to-do list app, but the results will likely be too generic for what you envisioned. You’ll most likely need to refine it several times.

Now, let’s see the prompt based on the framework:

“Create a to-do list app for busy professionals and parents that helps them manage both work deadlines and personal responsibilities in one organized place so they never miss important commitments. Users can add, organize, and complete tasks easily in a simple, clean design.”

The second prompt gives the AI enough details to understand your structure, functionality, and style. And as a result, you can expect the first result to be much closer to what you actually need, also saving you time and credits.

Use this framework as your solid starting point, then keep adding the specific elements from the next sections to build on and improve your project.

Adding details

With the WHAT-WHO-WHY-HOW framework, you give the AI the big picture. Now, let’s add more details that will help you build on the foundation you already have.

Think of these elements as the building blocks that will make your vision personal and specific. Those can be included in your initial prompt or added later as additional prompts to touch up your already built project.

Describe the visual direction

Tell Coderick how you want your project to look and feel. This includes colors, style, mood, and overall aesthetic. What to include:

  • Style or mood – modern, minimalist, professional
  • Color preferences
  • Layout approach – clean, bold, image-heavy
  • Typography preference

Example: “Use a calm, modern design with soft colors and large images.”

TIP: You can start with just 3-4 elements and add more as you refine. If you are not sure where to start, show Coderick a reference – a screenshot, an image, or even a rough sketch of what you have in mind.

Set the right tone and personality

You can add a few words about how you want users to feel when using your app or visiting your website. This helps Coderick match both the design and the written content to your intended style. You can include:

  • Tone of voice – professional, friendly, inspiring, etc.
  • User feeling – calm, motivated, focused
  • Brand character – trustworthy, innovative, approachable

Example: “Keep the tone friendly and supportive, like a personal coach encouraging users.”

TIP: If you already have some written copy or brand content, use it as a reference so Coderick can match your voice more accurately.

What to Avoid

Even with clear ideas, some prompts can confuse the AI or lead to results that don’t match what you expect. Here are a few things to avoid when writing your prompts:

  • Vague requests: “Make something cool” or “A business app.” These don’t give the AI enough direction. Always describe the goal or key features.
  • Too many features at once: Start small, then expand. It’s better to build your project step by step instead of overwhelming Coderick with too many details at once.
  • Conflicting requirements: Ensure features are consistent with one another. For example, avoid asking for a “minimalist app with lots of colorful animations.” Pick one clear direction so the AI can stay focused.

TIP: When in doubt, simplify your prompt. The clearer and more focused it is, the better your result will be.

The Key to Success

The key to success with Coderick is iteration. Start with a clear, detailed prompt, review the generated result, and refine from there. The more you build, the better you’ll get at communicating your ideas and the more powerful your projects will become.

You can create both websites and fully functional web apps. The AI generates your layout, design, and backend database automatically, so every new project starts ready to be customized and published.

Start simple. Keep exploring. Every prompt brings your project closer to life.

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