A developer built a travel itinerary web app using AI coding assistants (Bolt.new and Claude Code) with minimal manual coding. The experiment succeeded in creating a functional PWA with PocketBase backend for $21/month, but revealed limitations: AI tools aren't ready for non-programmers, generated code had accessibility issues and React performance problems requiring manual optimization, and token limits were frustrating. The experience highlights how AI-generated code works well for personal projects where requirements are simple and one user needs satisfaction, but remains unsuitable for professional codebases requiring team understanding and customer reliability.
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