I Built a Mobile Farming Game in 6 Days (with AI + Expo)

A developer shares their experience building a mobile farming game in six days using React Native, Expo, and AI tools. The workflow involved using ChatGPT for planning, Cursor for coding, and various AI models for different tasks. Key learnings include leveraging Expo Application Services (EAS) for automated builds and deployments, the challenges of game design versus development, and the limitations of AI when debugging complex state management issues. The developer emphasizes that while AI dramatically accelerated development, understanding the underlying technology remains essential for solving critical bugs.