> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.helloleo.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Prompting Best Practices > Learn how to write effective prompts Writing good prompts is the key to getting great results from Leo. Here's how to do it effectively. ## Be Specific The more specific you are, the better Leo can understand what you want. ### ❌ Too Vague ``` Make the dashboard better ``` ### ✅ Specific ``` Add a search bar at the top that filters products as I type. Show results instantly without clicking a button. ``` ## Focus on Outcomes Describe what you want to achieve, not how to build it. Leo handles the technical details. ### ❌ Too Technical ``` Create a React component with useState hook and useEffect to fetch data from the API endpoint ``` ### ✅ Outcome-Focused ``` Show a list of all customers from Odoo. Display their name, email, and total orders. Update the list automatically when new customers are added. ``` ## One Feature at a Time Break complex requests into smaller, focused prompts. ### ❌ Too Complex ``` Build a complete CRM system with customer management, order tracking, inventory, and reporting dashboard ``` ### ✅ Step by Step ``` First, create a customer list page that shows all customers from Odoo with their contact information. ``` Then after that's done: ``` Add a search function that filters customers by name or email. ``` ## Use Examples Reference similar features or describe desired behavior. ### ✅ Good Examples ``` Add a product card similar to the customer card, but show product image, name, price, and stock quantity. Create a form like the contact form, but for creating new orders in Odoo. ``` ## Describe the User Experience Explain how users should interact with the feature. ### ✅ User-Focused ``` When a user clicks the "Add to Cart" button, show a confirmation message and update the cart count in the header. If the item is out of stock, show an error message instead. ``` ## Provide Context Help Leo understand the bigger picture. ### ✅ With Context ``` In the customer detail page, add a section showing all orders for this customer. Display order date, total amount, and status. Link each order to the order detail page. ``` ## Iterate and Refine Start simple, then add details based on results. ### Step 1: Basic Feature ``` Create a product list page ``` ### Step 2: Add Details ``` Add filters for category and price range ``` ### Step 3: Enhance ``` Add sorting by name, price, and date added ``` ## Common Patterns ### Creating Pages ``` Create a [page name] page that shows [what to display]. Include [specific features]. ``` ### Adding Features ``` Add [feature] to the [page/component]. When [action], [what should happen]. ``` ### Modifying Existing ``` Update the [component/page] to [change]. Make sure [requirement]. ``` ## What to Avoid ### ❌ Vague Requests * "Make it better" * "Fix the bugs" * "Improve the design" ### ❌ Too Many Features * Asking for multiple unrelated features * Complex workflows in one prompt * Entire applications at once ### ❌ Technical Jargon * You don't need to know programming terms * Leo handles the technical implementation * Focus on what you want, not how ## Remember * **1 prompt = 1 credit** (error fixes are free) * **Be descriptive** - More details = better results * **Iterate** - Build features gradually * **Use examples** - Reference similar features * **Focus on outcomes** - What should happen, not how See real examples of effective prompts Learn common mistakes to avoid