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# Conversational build

Conversational mode is the primary way to use Build. You describe what you want the app's purpose, its features, its users and Build produces a structured, working codebase. From there, the conversation continues: each follow-up prompt adds to or modifies the existing code rather than starting over.

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### Initial generation

Your first prompt drives the entire architecture. Build reads it and produces a plan routes, data models, components, APIs before writing any code. You can see this plan in the chat before files start appearing.

A well-formed initial prompt describes:

* What the app does and who uses it
* The main pages or views
* Key features and workflows
* Any specific technical requirements (database, auth method, real-time features)

```
Build a project management tool where teams can create projects,
assign tasks to members, set due dates, and track progress with
a Kanban board. Include user authentication and email notifications
when a task is assigned.
```

You don't need to specify the full stack unless you have a preference. Build will choose sensible defaults and note them in its planning output.

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### Iterating with follow-up prompts

After the initial generation, each prompt is treated as an instruction to modify the existing codebase. Build adds, changes, or removes code incrementally it doesn't regenerate from scratch.

```
Create an admin panel where site owners can manage users and revoke access.
```

```
Add CSV export component to the task table.
```