Build Your First Lovable.dev App: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Your First Lovable.dev Application

In this tutorial, we'll build a complete task management app from scratch using Lovable.dev. No prior coding experience required!

What We'll Build

A task management app with:

• User authentication
• Create, read, update, delete tasks
• Task categories and priorities
• Responsive design
• Real-time updates

Step 1: Sign Up and Create Project

1. Go to lovable.dev and create an account
2. Click "New Project"
3. Name your project "Task Manager"

Step 2: Describe Your App

In the chat, type:

"Create a task management app with user authentication. Users should be able to create tasks with a title, description, category, and priority level. Include a dashboard showing all tasks organized by category."

Step 3: Review Generated Code

Lovable.dev will generate:

• Authentication pages (login, signup)
• Dashboard with task list
• Task creation form
• Supabase database schema

Step 4: Customize the Design

Refine the appearance:

"Make the dashboard more modern with a card-based layout. Use purple as the primary color. Add icons for different task categories."

Step 5: Add Features

Enhance functionality:

"Add the ability to mark tasks as complete. Show completed tasks in a separate section with a strikethrough style."

Step 6: Test Your App

Click "Preview" to test:

• Sign up with a test account
• Create several tasks
• Test all features
• Check mobile responsiveness

Step 7: Configure Supabase

Set up Row Level Security:

1. Go to Supabase dashboard
2. Enable RLS on tasks table
3. Create policy: users can only see their own tasks

Step 8: Deploy

Launch your app:

1. Click "Deploy" in Lovable.dev
2. Choose your domain
3. Wait for deployment (usually 2-3 minutes)
4. Your app is live!

Next Steps

Enhance your app further:

• Add task due dates and reminders
• Implement task sharing
• Create task templates
• Add analytics dashboard

Common Issues and Solutions

Troubleshooting tips:

• Authentication not working: Check Supabase email settings
• Tasks not saving: Verify RLS policies
• Styling issues: Clear cache and refresh

Need help with your first app? Get expert guidance from our team.