Lesson 3 / 124 min read
Build modes: which one to pick
See the difference between Direct and Smart Build at a glance.
Two modes, one table
| Direct | Smart Build | |
|---|---|---|
| When you're present | At the start — you write, it builds | At the start, plus a short question round and a plan you approve |
| Speed | Fastest | One extra step — it improves the result |
| Best when | You already know what you want | The description is short, vague, long, or many-module |
| Follow-up questions | ||
| Plan approval |
The decision rule
Just build it
- You know the product and the features you want
- A short, on-topic description already IS the spec
- The fastest path from words to a working app
Help me get it right
- You're not sure what to ask for, or want DevAny to ask first
- The description is long, phased, or many-module — Smart Build scales its depth automatically
- You want to see the plan before anything is built
Key takeaways
- For most short, on-topic requests Direct is the right call — fastest, no extra step.
- Smart Build kicks in automatically for vague, long or many-module requests; you can also switch to it yourself anytime.
- Nothing builds until you press Build — Direct starts immediately, Smart shows you a plan first.
Related topics
Still stuck? Ask the assistant in the corner, or browse the FAQ.