Question 1

Add a new page to your project

Accepted Answer

Prompt Lovable: 'Add a new page for [feature].' Lovable will create a new route, add it to navigation, and build the page layout. Use clear names and describe what the page should do.

Question 2

Progressive Enhancement

Accepted Answer

Build core functionality first with solid foundations (database schema, authentication, basic UI). Then layer on enhancements (animations, advanced features, optimizations). This approach keeps your app stable during development and prevents breaking changes when adding complexity. Use Plan mode to design the enhancement path before Agent mode builds it.

Question 3

Check Console Logs

Accepted Answer

To debug issues, open your browser's Developer Tools (F12 or Cmd+Option+I) and check the Console tab for error messages. JavaScript errors often appear there with stack traces. Lovable projects also log errors to the Cloud tab → Logs, which shows AI agent and deployment errors. Comparing browser console vs. Cloud logs helps pinpoint whether issues are client-side or infrastructure.

Question 4

Data Flow Management

Accepted Answer

Trace data from user input through your app to the database and back. Ensure each step validates and transforms data correctly. Avoid passing unvalidated data between components. Use React state management patterns (props, context, hooks) consistently. Clear data flow makes debugging easier and prevents subtle bugs.

Question 5

Error Fixing

Accepted Answer

Use the "Try to fix" button (free, no credits) to auto-scan logs and attempt quick fixes—it resolves about 60% of simple issues. For deeper problems, check Cloud → Logs for specific error messages, use Plan mode to investigate before Agent mode executes fixes, and break complex changes into smaller prompts. Reverting to a previous version and re-prompting with a clearer request also helps.

Question 6

Solution Verification

Accepted Answer

After implementing changes, verify the fix works by testing in preview or deployed app. Check both the happy path and edge cases (empty states, error conditions, boundary values). Confirm related features still work and no new errors appear in the logs. Document what was changed and why for future reference.

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