# The Iteration Method

#### Don't try to build everything in one prompt.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Stage 1 

Core Build the core functionality only. Get it live.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Stage 2 

Data Connect your data sources. Real wallet, real API, real database.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Stage 3 

UI Refine the interface. Add styling, layouts, and empty states.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Stage 4

Features Add secondary features one at a time.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Stage 5 

Launch Deploy. Then iterate based on real usage.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

Each stage is a separate prompt. This produces better outputs than one complex prompt every time.


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