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Rapidly Prototype UI Components Using Qwen's Artifacts Feature

Use the Artifacts feature to visualize and test code instantly.

Leverage Qwen's 'Artifacts' feature to render code snippets, UI components, and small applications directly within the chat for immediate feedback and iteration.

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The Scenario

You need to quickly build a functional UI prototype or a simple web-based tool for a presentation but don't want to set up a full development environment.

Before & after

The old way

Manually setting up a local environment, writing HTML/CSS/JS, and refreshing the browser repeatedly to fix UI bugs. This typically takes 30-60 minutes for a simple game.

With AI

By using Qwen's Artifacts, the code and UI are rendered instantly in a side panel. This takes about 2-3 minutes to iterate from idea to working prototype.

The Prompt

Create a Tic-Tac-Toe game with a clean, modern UI using React and Tailwind CSS. Use the Artifacts feature to show me the working version. [ADD_CUSTOM_FEATURES_IF_NEEDED]

Qwen's flagship models (like 2.5 Max) support an 'Artifacts' feature, similar to Claude, which allows you to visualize code output such as websites, games, or data charts directly in the chat interface.

Source

Qwen Code Blog: AI Coding Updates and Guides | Qwen Code Docs
"visual representation through the artifacts feature... practical examples like creating a workout routine and building a Tic-Tac-Toe game with a clean UI."