How to Write Vibe Prompts That Generate Perfect Code

The quality of your AI-generated code is directly proportional to the quality of your prompts. A vague prompt gets vague code. A precise prompt gets precise code.

Vibe Prompting is the skill of communicating your intent to an AI in a way that produces exactly what you need. It's part art, part science.

In this guide, we'll teach you the framework for writing prompts that generate production-ready code.

The Anatomy of a Perfect Vibe Prompt

A great prompt has five components:

1. Context: What is this for?
2. Goal: What should it do?
3. Constraints: What rules must it follow?
4. Format: How should it be structured?
5. Examples: (Optional) Show, don't just tell.

Component 1: Context

The AI needs to understand the bigger picture.

Bad Prompt:

> “Create a button.”

Good Prompt:

> “I'm building a SaaS dashboard. Create a primary action button component.”

Why it matters: The AI will choose appropriate styling (professional, not playful) and structure (reusable component, not inline code).

Component 2: Goal

Be specific about functionality.

Bad Prompt:

> “Make a login form.”

Good Prompt:

> “Create a login form with email and password fields. It should validate that the email is in correct format and the password is at least 8 characters. On submit, it should call an API endpoint `/api/auth/login` and handle loading and error states.”

Why it matters: The AI knows exactly what to build, including edge cases.

Component 3: Constraints

Define your technical requirements.

Bad Prompt:

> “Build a user profile page.”

Good Prompt:

> “Build a user profile page using React functional components with TypeScript. Use Tailwind CSS for styling. Fetch user data from `/api/user/:id` using React Query. The page should be responsive and work on mobile.”

Why it matters: The AI won't make assumptions about your tech stack.

Component 4: Format

Specify the structure you want.

Bad Prompt:

> “Create an API route.”

Good Prompt:

> “Create a Next.js API route at `/api/users/[id].ts`. It should:
> – Accept GET, PUT, and DELETE methods
> – Use Prisma to interact with the database
> – Return responses in the format: `{ success: boolean, data: any, error?: string }`
> – Include proper error handling and status codes”

Why it matters: The AI generates code that fits your existing patterns.

Component 5: Examples (The Secret Weapon)

Show the AI what “good” looks like.

Prompt with Example:

> “Create a metric card component similar to this:
> “`jsx
> title=\”Revenue\”
> value=\”$45,231\”
> icon={DollarSign}
> trend=\”+12%\”
> />
> “`
> It should have a gradient background, a large value display, and a small trend indicator.”

Why it matters: The AI matches your existing style instead of inventing its own.

The Vibe Prompt Formula

Here's a template you can copy and adapt:

“`
[CONTEXT]
I'm building [type of application] for [target user].

[GOAL]
Create a [component/feature] that [specific functionality].

[CONSTRAINTS]
– Use [framework/library]
– Follow [coding style/pattern]
– Must be [responsive/accessible/performant]

[FORMAT]
The code should:
– [Structural requirement 1]
– [Structural requirement 2]
– [Structural requirement 3]

[EXAMPLE] (Optional)
Here's a similar component for reference:
[paste code or description]
“`

Real-World Examples

Example 1: Building a Search Bar

Vibe Prompt:
> “I'm building an e-commerce site. Create a search bar component that:
> – Accepts user input and shows autocomplete suggestions
> – Fetches suggestions from `/api/search?q={query}` with debouncing (300ms)
> – Uses React with TypeScript
> – Styled with Tailwind CSS
> – Shows a loading spinner while fetching
> – Handles keyboard navigation (arrow keys and Enter)
> – Displays ‘No results' if the API returns an empty array”

Result: A fully functional, production-ready search component.

Example 2: Creating a Data Table

Vibe Prompt:
> “Create a data table component for displaying user data. It should:
> – Accept an array of user objects: `{ id, name, email, role, status }`
> – Be sortable by clicking column headers
> – Have a search filter that works on name and email
> – Show 10 rows per page with pagination
> – Use Tailwind CSS with a modern design
> – Include a ‘View Details' button in each row
> – Be fully responsive (stack columns on mobile)”

Result: A feature-rich table with sorting, filtering, and pagination.

Common Prompt Mistakes (And Fixes)

Mistake 1: Being Too Vague

Bad: “Make it look better.”
Good: “Increase the font size to 18px, add more padding (24px), and use a softer shadow.”

Mistake 2: Assuming Context

Bad: “Add authentication.”
Good: “Add JWT-based authentication using the existing `/api/auth/login` endpoint. Store the token in localStorage and include it in the Authorization header for all API requests.”

Mistake 3: Asking for Too Much at Once

Bad: “Build a complete e-commerce site with cart, checkout, and payment processing.”
Good: “Create the shopping cart component first. It should display items, allow quantity changes, and show the total price.”

Advanced Technique: The “Refinement Loop”

Don't expect perfection on the first try. Use a refinement loop:

1. Initial Prompt: Get 80% of what you want.
2. Review: Identify what's wrong or missing.
3. Refinement Prompt: “The button is too small. Make it larger and add a hover effect.”
4. Repeat: Until it's perfect.

Conclusion

Writing great Vibe Prompts is a skill that improves with practice. The more specific and structured your prompts, the better your results.

At BYS Marketing, we've developed internal prompt libraries—collections of proven prompts for common tasks. This ensures consistency and quality across all our AI-generated code.

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