2.4 Maintaining and Evolving

Handling bugs, adding features, knowing when to stop.

What This Lesson Covers

What to do when something breaks (it will, and that's fine)
How to add features without starting over
When to stop adding features and just use the thing
Backing up your data and your code
What to do if you want to build something bigger next

How to Start

Open Claude Desktop with the course folder selected and type:

start lesson 2.4

The goal is a tool, not a project. Your app should save you time, not consume it. This lesson helps you find the line between "useful improvement" and "endless tinkering."

What You'll Walk Away With

A maintenance plan that takes minutes, not hours
The ability to fix bugs and add features with Claude's help
A clear sense of when your app is "done enough"
Ideas for what to build next, if you want to keep going

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