Trouble Shooting
Actionable steps to identify and fix issues while building with Kavia.
Kavia gives you powerful tools to build apps with just natural language, but errors can still happen—either through incorrect logic, unexpected behavior, or broken code. Since there’s no “auto-fix” button, resolving problems is a hands-on process using the chat interface.
Here’s how to handle issues effectively:
Spot Errors in the Preview
Most obvious issues will show up in the live preview as error messages. These could include missing variables, failed imports, or runtime errors.
What to do:
Copy the full error message shown in the preview.
Paste it into the Kavia chat and ask: "Please fix this error:" followed by the message.
Kavia will attempt to diagnose and repair the underlying problem.
Manually Test What You Build
Sometimes, there won’t be a visible error—but the functionality may still be broken or behave differently from what you intended. This is called silent failure or unexpected behavior.
Tips for catching it:
Interact with each feature yourself after asking the AI to implement it.
Think like a QA tester: click buttons, switch roles, and input edge cases.
If something doesn’t work, describe exactly what went wrong and ask Kavia to fix or update the logic.
Prompt example:
The submit button is not updating the database as expected. Can you check the logic for this component?
Refine Your Prompt If Something Was Misinterpreted
KIf Kavia didn’t build what you asked for—or added something you didn’t want—it’s often a prompt issue.
Review what you originally asked.
Clarify what the expected behavior should have been.
Ask the AI to revise rather than restart the task.
Organize Prompts into Smaller Tasks
If the problem spans multiple parts of your app (UI, logic, roles), try isolating each issue. Avoid fixing everything at once. Break it down into:
UI tweaks
Logic problems
Data connection issues
Then test each one before moving to the next.
Stay in Chat Mode and Iterate
Since Kavia doesn't have a visual debugger yet, think of the AI as your engineering teammate. Use the chat to:
Ask for a summary of recent changes
Confirm what's implemented
Request changes or enhancements
Always test after each round of interaction.
If You're Really Stuck…
Here are fallback strategies:
Be more specific in your description of the bug
Include screenshots, error logs, or expected outcomes
Ask: “Can you recheck the logic in this feature step by step?”
Revert to a previous working version using the History panel and rebuild incrementally
Common Troubleshooting Areas in Kavia
These are the most frequent categories where issues may arise:
UI or Layout Errors – Components not rendering, broken styling
Logic Failures – Buttons don’t trigger actions, data isn’t saved
Backend/API Integration Issues – Database not connected, missing Supabase config
Prompt Misinterpretation – AI misunderstood your request
Security Rules or Role Logic Bugs – Wrong access permissions for certain users
Theme or Page Structure Conflicts – Confusion between layouts and routes
If something feels off—test it, prompt it, and don’t hesitate to ask again. Kavia gets better the more precisely you engage.