I keep running into the same frustration when starting Flutter projects, the real slowdown isn’t in solving complex problems, it’s in the repetitive setup work.
- Generated code ignores standards
- Prototyping means rewriting scaffolding
- Prompting feels like rolling dice
By the time that’s cleaned up, 30-40% of the project timeline is gone. That’s time developers want to spend on design principles, solving hard problems, and strengthening their coding DNA. Instead, we’re patching boilerplate.
Here's a version of how to vibe code your way using AI coding tools like Cursor/Copilot. It speeds up by saving 5% effort over manual coding, but there's a lot of prompts, rinse & repeat required.
Another way is thru AUTOMATION vs prompts, where HuTouch can save 4x more effort over vibe coding, more info towards the end.
Vibe Coding Workflow with Cursor & BLoC for a Streaming App UI
Step 1: Context Setup via Figma & MCP
- Ensure the UI is available in Figma, preserving layers and components (e.g., Title, Play button, Download button, description, controls).
- Enable Figma’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) so Cursor can access the design’s underlying structure—not just an image. This bridges UI design to code generation more accurately. ([simonbuckingham.medium.com][1], [Medium][2])
Step 2: Define High-Level Goals and Planning
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Create a project plan in Markdown:
- Feature list: trailer player, episode info, rating, buttons, description, navigation bar.
- State flows: loading, playing, downloading, error handling.
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Modularity: separate widgets (e.g.,
TrailerPlayer,EpisodeInfo,ActionButtons,NavBar), each managed via BLoC. - This mirrors advice from Tom Blomfield: plan ahead, break tasks down, keep the plan visible and refer back to it. ([Business Insider][3])
Step 3: Prompt Cursor to Scaffold Widgets
Use a prompt like:
“Generate a Flutter
Scaffoldthat represents the UI: include an AppBar with a back arrow and search icon, a centered image banner with trailer overlay, a section with title ‘The Night Agent’, metadata (‘2023’, rating 16+ etc.), action buttons (Play, Download), a description text, and a bottom navigation bar with Home, Watchlist, Library, Downloads. Structure components into separate Dart widget files. Use BLoC pattern for state (e.g., play/download actions).”
Cursor will scaffold widget structure and generate separate files for each component alongside BLoC classes.
Step 4: Refine Code with Vibe Prompts
Now, iterate through the generated code:
- Prompt for standards:
“Refactor
ActionButtonsto useElevatedButtonwith consistent padding and theme-based styling. Extract color constants and text styles.”
- Prompt for functionality:
“Add BLoC logic in
DownloadBloc: when ‘Download’ is tapped, show a loading indicator and then success state. Hook this into the UI.”
- Prompt for API integration:
“In
TrailerPlayerBloc, fetch trailer URL via provided API spec; on play button tap, load video via a network player.”
Cursor will modify code accordingly, updating widget files and BLoC logic in sync.
Step 5: Add Tests and Version Control Hygiene
As recommended by Tom Blomfield:
- Ask the AI to generate integration or widget tests.
“Write a test that simulates tapping Download, ensures BLoC transitions from loading to downloaded state, and UI shows success.”
- Maintain modular files and small APIs to keep complexity manageable. ([Medium][4], [verygood.ventures][5], [Business Insider][3], [Builder.io][6], [Cursor][7])
Step 6: Iterative Review & Refinement
Continue this cycle:
- Run the app → review issues (layout, responsiveness, BLoC states).
- Prompt Cursor with specific improvements (“Make UI scrollable on smaller devices with
SingleChildScrollView”, “Ensure AppBar icons are accessible with proper semantic labels”).
Cursor’s model can suggest edits instantly, speeding up iterations. ([Medium][4])
Step 7: Final Manual Touches & Code Quality Audit
You—being the expert—should:
- Review BLoC architecture for clarity.
- Add error-handling, accessibility, documentation.
- Clean up generated code for readability and maintainability.
Summary: Vibe Coding Best Practices Supported by Research
- Conversational prompting lets Cursor scaffold UI and BLoC code through plain language instead of manual typing. ([Medium][8], [verygood.ventures][5])
- Plan-first, iterate-next: Map out screens and decomposition before prompting code, aligning with Monzo’s Tom Blomfield’s guidance. ([Business Insider][3])
- Contextual integration via MCP ensures design fidelity from Figma into Cursor’s code generation. ([Medium][2])
- Rapid refinement: Applying prompts to fix layout, styling, responsiveness, and functionality—boosts developer productivity. ([Medium][4])
- Modular architecture & test-driven cycles help ensure maintainability and robustness. ([Business Insider][3])
- Understanding vibe coding's limits: It excels in prototyping and UI scaffolding, but requires expert oversight for production-quality code. ([en.wikipedia.org][9])
Dockerized Workflow Example Outline
| Step | Prompt | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scaffold Scaffold + widgets + BLoC | Base UI structure |
| 2 | Refactor for styling & state | Consistent theming, button logic |
| 3 | Add API logic to TrailerPlayerBloc, DownloadBloc | Functional interaction |
| 4 | Write widget/integration tests | Validate UI behavior |
| 5 | Responsiveness fix prompt | Scrollable layout on small screens |
However, if you’re ready to stop wasting time in cycles on prompts, rinse & repeat, and help shape the future of developer workflows, then sign-up for HuTouch Beta Access. It's currently open for a limited group of Flutter developers this month.
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