When building on Dala, not every improvement should come from a new prompt.
The best results usually come from a mix of prompting and manual refinement.
That’s where the 80/20 Refinement Rule comes in.
Use prompts to get 80% of the result,
then refine the last 20% manually.Why this rule matters
Prompts are powerful, but they work best for big changes — like creating layouts, adding features, or generating structure.
For small adjustments, prompting again can sometimes create new issues or change things you didn’t intend to modify.
Instead of prompting over and over, it’s often faster to fine-tune what you already have.
When to keep prompting
Use prompts when you need to:
- Adjust spacing or text
- Change colors or styles
- Fix small layout issues
- Update labels or content
- Make the UI cleaner
Prompts are best for large changes.
When to start refining
Switch to refinement when you need to:
- Adjust spacing or text
- Change colors or styles
- Fix small layout issues
- Update labels or content
- Make the UI cleaner
Refinement is best for small changes.
How to apply the 80/20 rule
- Prompt until your app looks mostly correct.
- Stop prompting when you’re close.
- Use small edits to polish the result.
This keeps your project stable and helps you build faster.
Key idea
Prompt for structure.
Refine for quality.Follow the 80/20 Refinement Rule, and your builds on Dala will become faster, cleaner, and easier to control.