Over the past few days, my app development has been acting up. The app itself is pretty straightforward—it includes a login module, a database with four different categories, an admin dashboard, a simple messaging system between users, profile updates, and a booking feature.
Here’s the issue: when I noticed glitches in the messaging system, I managed to fix it, but then the profile editing feature broke. After fixing the profile editing, the messaging system collapsed again. I tried multiple approaches, like clearing the agent, using assistants, and creating forks. Eventually, the profile editing and messaging started working, but then the admin dashboard crashed. It feels like I’m stuck in a never-ending loop—fixing one issue only for another to break.
To make matters worse, I’m currently using credit-based tools, and my monthly credits are already exhausted. These constant back-and-forth fixes are consuming credits at an insane rate. Has anyone else experienced this kind of looping behavior during development? Any advice on breaking out of this cycle would be appreciated.
Hi there, I am not sure if this would help you, but I was facing similar problems and was able to reach a new ‘high watermark’ by implementing a Changelog and having the Agent read the changelog before making changes, and record its new changes into the Changelog. I described it in some more detail here, if you’re interested:
Thank you for your input! I’ve just started building a new app and implemented a change log as you recommended. I went through your article, and I truly appreciate your advice. So far, things are going well—I’ve only encountered one loop, but the agent is running smoothly. The change log has been a helpful reference.
I am very happy to hear that! I am thinking of posting an updated article soon with some more details I have learned from using and improving upon the method. Curious what app you are working on, if it’s not a secret of course. All the best!
Thank you for your guidance. I’ll keep you updated on loops status. There’s nothing secret: I’m creating a platform that connects photographers, videographers, models, and stylists so they can easily communicate. I recently shared this on the rep discussion board, but had to remove it because, as I mentioned, the app keeps glitching. As soon as I have a more stable version, I’ll definitely share it with you.
That’s great. It’s a grind sometimes and can be very frustrating, but I feel that with the rate of improvement of these tools, the ‘meta skills’ we are learning re: how to use them will become more and more valuable. Excited to see what you create! Cheers
PS: I had a look at your website and it’s absolutely stunning.