
Building a Real-World Laravel App with Claude Code: Lessons in Context and Testing
Most developers treat AI coding like a magic wand, but building a production-ready Laravel app requires a strict architectural approach. I discovered that even the most powerful models start hallucinating the moment you let a task run too long or ignore the context window limit. By shifting to a testing-first workflow and granular sub-phases, I transformed a chaotic three-hour build into a stable, bug-free musician staffing portal.


