> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.genieforge.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Starting from your first prompt

> Ways to begin building on GenieForge: plain-language prompts, plan-first builds, and constraints that stick.

# Starting from your first prompt

## Plain-language prompt

Describe who the app is for, the main jobs, and any must-have constraints (roles, compliance boundaries, integrations).

Example shape:

> Build an intake app for a coaching practice. Coaches invite clients. Clients fill a weekly check-in form. Coaches see a dashboard of open items. Send me an email digest every Monday.

## Plan first

For non-trivial apps, let the AI propose a plan before it builds. Approve when the data model and surfaces look right. That keeps major structure intentional instead of accidental.

## Constraints that stick

Put durable preferences in **Build Rules** (naming, UX tone, domain rules). Put secrets in **Environment Variables**, not in the prompt. Put role boundaries in **Roles** and confirm with **Preview as**.

## What not to paste

Do not paste production database URLs, API keys, or passwords into chat. Use the secure prompts GenieForge shows, or **App Settings → Environment Variables**.

## Related

* [Writing better prompts](/getting-started/writing-better-prompts)
* [How building works](/building/how-building-works)
* [Secrets and safe execution](/building/secrets-and-safe-execution)