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Vibe Coding2026-05-25 · source-backed
A developer shipped LOC8, a location-sharing app with native iPhone, Apple Watch companion, and marketing landing page, entirely with Claude Code. No traditional IDE. 1,500 App Store users. Swift/SwiftUI, WatchKit, web deployment. The production ceiling for single-person AI-built native apps is higher than most people assume.
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