Troubleshooting

When you hit an error, your first move should be the Try to Fix button. This triggers Lovable to analyze logs, detect errors, and attempt a correction automatically. It’s quick and usually effective. However, for complex features, the AI might not always get it right on the first try. If the fix doesn’t work, move on to a more detailed debugging approach.

Sometimes, your code runs without errors, but your app isn’t functioning the way you expected. This is Unexpected Behavior, and it’s one of the hardest things to debug. The best approach?

• Retrace your steps – review what you asked Lovable to do.

• Break it down – check if a particular section of your implementation is misaligned.

• Use images – show Lovable the UI result versus what you expected.

Many issues can be avoided with a well-structured prompt. Instead of jumping straight into features, follow this best practice format:

1. Project Overview – Describe what you’re building.

2. Page Structure – List the key pages and components.

3. Navigation Logic – Explain how users will move through the app.

4. Screenshots/Wireframes – Upload visuals if available.

5. Implementation Order – Specify logical steps, e.g., “Start by creating pages and layout before adding Supabase.”

If you structure your project build logically, it reduces the risk of errors down the line. Stick to this recommended workflow:

1. Create pages and layout

2. Integrate Supabase for backend/database functionality

3. Implement authentication (Auth) and user roles

4. Plan out and sequence features

5. Start prompting for feature implementation

When you’re unsure about how to structure your prompts or debug an issue, switch to Chat-Only Mode:

• Ask Lovable to review what you’re trying to do.

• Request Lovable to list the solutions it has already attempted.

• Get Lovable to suggest a different approach if you’re stuck in an error loop.

If the Try to Fix button isn’t solving your problem, and you’re not making progress, try these:

• Be more specific – Describe exactly what’s wrong, including what you expected versus what happened.

• Use images – Screenshots clarify UI-based issues.

• Ask Lovable for debugging help – Example: “What solutions have we tried so far? What else can we do?”

• Revert to a previous working state – If things spiral out of control, go back and implement methodically.