I'm currently trying to develop a mobile app using Claude and it's proving to be quite challenging. I've made some progress, but debugging has been incredibly frustrating, and I'm at a point where I'm really considering giving up. I would love to hear some success stories or any advice from anyone who's tackled complex projects with Claude—anything to keep my motivation up!
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I usually integrate Claude into frameworks I create, so I haven't built anything overly complex purely with Claude. However, I did experiment with 'vibe coding' using Claude to delegate tasks locally, which showed me that it can be quite effective if used right. Have you tried that approach? Claude Code tends to be a bit pricey but can really help you stay focused and productive!
I recently built a website called berrry.app almost entirely with Claude! It's been one of my proudest accomplishments so far. If you put in the effort and utilize Claude effectively, amazing things can happen.
I'm working on a SaaS project that incorporates billing and payment systems, and I found Claude's inability to retain memories between chats to be a real pain. It made my plans a bit complicated, so I took a step back and decided to create a more structured development environment with Claude Desktop. My advice is to lay a solid foundation for your project first—focus on documentation and step-by-step progress. It can make a world of difference!
I've been developing my dream project, which is over 61,000 lines of code! There have been some intense moments—like when I spent 100 hours on a single bug. It was tough, but I kept pushing through and eventually switched to Claude MAX, which has been a game changer for me. I'm in the final testing phase now, and while it was hard at times, it's been incredibly rewarding to see it all come together.
I'm almost done with a forum web app, and it took a lot of learning along the way. I totally understand how you're feeling! Don’t stress too much about perfection right now. The first 80% can be easier, but it’s the last 20% that often takes the most time and effort. Just find a point where you think it's complete enough for now and iterate later. And don’t hesitate to start over if that helps—it can often lead to better results!
Agreed! Sometimes, simplifying things from the start can lead to a more solid end product. AI can be a great companion in speeding that up.
Absolutely on point! I've restarted apps before too because the complexity built up. Prototyping with AI can really speed up the initial phases.