How I Built 4 Projects in 2 Days Using Bolt AI — My 6-Step Prompting Formula
AI is here to make dev work easier — if you ask me. Recently, I completed four full hackathon projects in just two days. These were projects that would normally take me a week or more to finish.
If you’re a developer or not, you need to try Bolt.
In this post, I’ll share exactly how I used Bolt — and how I structured my prompts to complete each project in under 6 hours and make them production-ready for deployment.
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Why Prompts Matter
While AI tools are becoming more accessible, they’re only as good as the instructions you give them. That’s where prompt engineering comes in. I used a practical 6-step formula that helped me focus, guide the AI properly, and get results fast.
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⚙️ My 6-Step Prompting Formula
1. Task
Start with an action word, like you’re directing a scene. Use verbs like ”Build”, ”Generate”, or ”Create.”
> 🧠 Example:
> Build a full-stack web app called ‘Inboxfolio’ that turns professional emails into a beautiful portfolio.
This sets a clear objective.
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2. Context
Give background information so the AI understands your expectations. Be specific — tell it what you want, how you want it, and what the result should look like.
> Example:
The app should:
Accept POST requests at /emails
Store fields like subject, from_email, received_at, etc.
Return data via GET endpoints…
The more context, the better.
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3. Exemplars
Show the AI what success looks like. Just like humans, AIs respond better to examples.
This could be sample input/output, a partial implementation, or even “do it like this” references. Research shows that examples boost accuracy in large language models.
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4. Persona
Need the AI to think like someone else? Assign it a role.
> Example:
You’re a senior backend engineer with 10 years of experience. Create an efficient API to handle…
This is powerful for interviews, code reviews, or exam prep prompts.
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5. Format
What should the response look like?
Ask for Markdown, PDF, HTML, or a structured code block. This helps the AI format the response clearly and saves you cleanup time.
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6. Tone
Do you want a casual explanation, a formal write-up, or even a chaotic developer rant? Set the tone. This helps in writing blog posts, docs, and conversational content.
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🧪 Real Talk: Not All Steps Are Mandatory
You don’t have to include all six steps every time. Sometimes you might skip Persona or Format, depending on your task. But understanding each one helps you build smarter, faster prompts.
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🎯 See It in Action
This was the result of one of my prompts powered by Bolt — and one of the best AI dev workflows I’ve used so far.
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📚 Additional Resources
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Thanks for reading — and happy prompting!
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