Hey folks! I'm Ijin, an engineer at a small startup, and I'm diving into a bunch of tech projects that include Android, Flutter, SwiftUI, and JavaScript. I've tried a few AI tools like DeepSeek and ChatGPT-4, but Claude has stood out to me so far. Now, I'm seriously considering upgrading to Claude Pro but I need some advice.
Here's what I'm curious about:
- Is Claude Pro reliable for coding across all the platforms I'm using?
- Any tips on how to get the best quality code out of it?
- Can it actually help with building full projects end-to-end, or is it more of a helper tool?
- How does it deal with APIs, Firebase, SQLite, and Supabase?
- If anyone knows of something better than Claude Pro for cross-platform development, I'd love to hear that too!
I'm not looking for a miracle, just a solid tool that can speed up my workflow and help tackle tricky coding challenges. If you have experiences—good or bad—with Claude Pro, I'm all ears!
5 Answers
Just be aware of the limitations with Claude; I've hit the chat limits way too quickly while working on small features. The reset timing is decent compared to some other tools, like ChatGPT, which could limit you for the whole month. Claude's API is promising, but be careful—if you misuse it, it can get pricey.
Honestly, whether or not Claude Pro is worth it is really subjective. If $20 a month is a significant amount for you—say in a developing country—then, of course, that’s a consideration. For some, the price is nothing, but for others, it might be a large part of the budget. It's all about the context of your situation and needs!
That’s a great point! I totally understand the value perspective, especially for side projects.
When it comes to AI coding tools like Claude Pro, the quality varies depending on the libraries and languages. Generally, I’ve found that it produces better code in more widely used languages like Node.js compared to Flutter/Dart. If you're hesitant, consider testing Gemini 2.5 Pro alongside it for a month. Using multiple tools may give you the best results without sticking solely to one. For debugging, I prefer ChatGPT's o3 model, and you might find it useful as well. Just be prudent about subscriptions—it's better to have the flexibility to switch as models improve over time.
Thanks for the advice! I’m definitely gonna try Claude Pro for a month. I haven't used Gemini Pro recently, so I appreciate the reminder. Any particular features about o3 that make it better for debugging?
Also, do you have any resources or tips for getting started with Gemini? Would be a huge help!
Claude is solid for day-to-day coding tasks, especially if you're using it with an MCP server. It can help relieve some of the repetitive work, but you still need to be hands-on for the big decisions. It'll help you code but remember: you’ll need to use your developer instincts for the more complex stuff!
You might just need to try it out for yourself! I've had success generating apps for iOS, Android, and web—all with Claude in about two weeks—though I’ve been coding for a long time. It was productive, but watch out for its weaknesses, like handling APIs; that part can be tricky! Still, if you catch things as you go, it could be worth it for you.
Appreciate the heads up! I’ll keep that in mind while working on my features.