Built a complete, free iOS cognitive training app (AllegraMente) solo with Claude Code - 11 exercise areas, 5 languages, no tracking
I built AllegraMente, a complete, free iOS cognitive training app, solo with Claude Code. It includes 11 exercise areas, 83 articles in five languages, and no tracking. My workflow starts with a new feature or content idea, a new exercise type, or an in-depth article about how memory works. Planning and execution stay separate, and the instruction document serves as the contract. Because everything is specified upfront, Claude Code almost never goes off track. 1. I plan the feature with Claude in chat, define the data models and UX, and fact-check every scientific claim against primary sources before writing anything. 2. I package the result into one self-contained Markdown instruction document containing file paths, specifications, localization keys for all five languages (IT/EN/ES/FR/DE), edge cases, and acceptance criteria. 3. I create a Git restore point. 4. I give the document to Claude Code, which implements the feature end to end using SwiftUI, SwiftData, and MVVM. 5. A small script sends me a Telegram notification when the task is complete. I review the diff and test the app on a device. 6. I ship by creating an archive with `xcodebuild` and uploading it to the App Store with Transporter. This process is how I shipped 11 exercise areas, 83 articles in five languages, and a complete editorial system as a solo developer.
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