SMRTR ProgrammingDec 15, 2025ZDNet

10 things I wish I knew before trusting Claude Code to build my iPhone app

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A developer shares 10 lessons from building a complete iPhone app using Claude Code for AI-assisted programming. Key insights include working in tiny incremental steps rather than feeding full specs to AI, having Claude document progress between sessions to eliminate ramp-up time, and treating the AI like a smart grad student needing constant guidance and clear instructions.

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