iPodoshva

🧑‍💻 Indie App Developer
🚀 Built @journaling_app – an AI-powered journal for self-reflection.
🗨️ Sharing thoughts on development & growth

[Boris Cherny @bcherny]

I'm Boris and I created Claude Code. I wanted to quickly share a few tips for using Claude Code, sourced directly from the Claude Code team. The way the team uses Claude is different than how I use it. Remember: there is no one right way to use Claude Code -- everyones' setup is different. You should experiment to see what works for you!

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

I ran into a similar issue before. In my case, the monthly price had a larger font size than the full period price, which led to a rejection.
I was able to fix it by making the font size consistent between the full subscription price and the monthly equivalent.

In your case, it might help to do the same — or even make the post-trial price slightly larger (e.g., 1pt bigger) than the “7 days free” text to make it more prominent.

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

Some days you ship features.
Some days you just keep the dream alive.
Both count.
If you’re building solo — every small win matters.
Keep stacking.

👉 What was your win today?

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@HughTang87 I wonder if you can share specific communities in which you or your colleagues had such an experience?

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

💸 Day 5 — Pro & Polish

Today was all about tightening things up and adding the final touches:

- Integrated RevenueCat for subscriptions
- Built a paywall screen
- Improved performance & image caching
- Handled edge cases & error states
- Prepped for TestFlight deployment

The app finally feels ready to be tested by real users.

Some more day and this thing goes live.
Let’s go. 🔥

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@HughTang87 I’ve never thought about it, and what’s the profit?

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@HughTang87 Usually this circle is limited to my acquaintances and work colleagues, in most cases it’s enough)

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@AmrTawfik160 It definitely makes sense) another important point is to integrate analytics, which was clear what led to the breakdown

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

Balancing a full-time job, a side project, and life is not easy.
But showing up every day — even for 30 minutes — is enough to create something meaningful.

You’re not behind. You’re building.

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@damnGruz Because they can’t wake up in the morning and do it) It’s a vicious circle

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@indiesoftwaredv I want to wish you a speedy recovery, be strong!

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@dillon_smart Maybe not, but it’s a great way to start. Every programmer begins somewhere, and just vibing with code can spark real growth if you keep at it.

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

⁉️How do you use AI in your workflow?

Working with AI like Claude Code isn’t “cheating.”
It’s leveraging tools.
You still need judgment, creativity, structure.
AI won’t replace devs —
but devs who use AI might replace those who don’t.

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

😭Building alone is hard.
You’ve got a 24/7, a family, responsibilities, and a life full of distractions.
But somewhere between the chaos — you write one more line of code, sketch one more idea, push one more update.

Nobody sees the sacrifices.
Nobody claps when you stay up late or wake up early.
But it compounds.

Progress is still progress — even if it’s slow.
And one day, it will all be worth it.

Keep going. 👊

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@m_0_r_g_a_n_ Great flow of subscriptions)

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

Consistency beats motivation.
Show up, even when it’s boring.
That’s where the magic happens.

What helps you stay consistent?

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

You don’t need a million users to win.
You need one project that teaches you everything.

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@writhink Yes, if I find a way to speed it up, I’ll definitely share it

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

Preparing for App Store release is more exhausting than building the app.
📱 Screenshots for all devices
📝 Localized descriptions
🔍 ASO testing
📐 iPad & iPhone layouts
⏳ Upload, review, waiting…

You feel like the app is 95% done, but packaging it takes all your energy.

Curious — how do you streamline or speed up your release process?
Any tools or tips that saved you time?

[iPodoshva @podoshvaDev]

@robj3d3 Absolutely. Once you stop rushing, you start enjoying the process. That’s when growth compounds.