AI-Assisted Mac App Build: Real-World Limits of Claude Code
An experienced developer uses Claude Code to port an iPhone-based filament-management app to macOS, delivering a working Mac app after iterative back-and-forth work and about 8 hours of project time spread over a month. The process highlights AI as a powerful force multiplier that still requires clear guidance, constant testing, and manual fixes. Mac-specific gaps (no NFC/camera, window resizing) and UI performance tweaks (thumbnail caching) demanded careful iteration. The result is a functional cross‑platform tool that boosts productivity, but it confirms AI isn’t magic and must be steered and tested by a human.