Prior to this project I had never written or shipped code. I've worked alongside developers as both a designer and a PM, so I had some idea of how things go from concept to execution — but I was definitely humbled multiple times building this app.

My goal was to give anyone who wanted clarity on their nutrition a way to get it without it feeling like a chore. That meant building something useful and compelling, and handling data safely and securely — a common rookie vibe-coding mistake that has led to serious legal trouble.

I started with iOS for three reasons:

1. Scope. First time in SwiftUI meant a lot to learn. A lightweight MVP to build my proof of concept let me move fast with AI coding tools while still intentionally learning and understanding what I was shipping.

2. Ecosystem expansion. A limited MVP, but with a roadmap behind it — next up is Apple Health, so users can weigh calorie expenditure against their goal.

3. High standards. Apple sets a very high bar on design and privacy. Getting approved and live was my main professional goal.

I can't — and wouldn't — hold AI accountable for what I ship.
My customers are trusting me, not it.