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Quick look at Claude Code-generated Bhagavad Gita React Native and Expo app (no coding by author)

Recently a Bhagavad Gita AI generated iOS app with no coding required from app creator was covered in Indian news media outlets. Yesterday, 7 Feb. 2026, I had a look at one such media article which led to me cloning the app's GitHub repo and run the app on dev server for web and Android. ‘I built a Bhagavad Gita App for $319 in 4 days (no coding required)’, https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/bhagavad-gita-app-built-with-ai-prompts-for-319zoho-founder-sridhar-vembu-says-coders-should-consider-other-livelihoods/4133291/ , Updated 6 Feb. 2026 It linked to the X post on the iOS app:  https://x.com/AnishA_Moonka/status/2019321410699817458 , Feb 5, 2026. The post said: Author only described what he wanted in plain English to Claude Code Claude Code 'wrote everything' (developed the app). Codex reviewed the app. $200 Claude Max subscription $20 ChatGPT Pro subscription $99 Apple Developer fee App is called 10minutegita I don't have an iOS device and so I could not...
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Preact in context of Astro and also in general

Last updated on 7 Feb 2026 Summary Preact is a lightweight, React-compatible UI library  that implements the React API with a much smaller runtime. React ≈ feature-rich, heavy Preact ≈ minimal, fast, React-shaped Astro + Preact architecture  Astro itself is  not a SPA framework . Astro renders  HTML at build time Interactive UI pieces are  islands Each island can be: Preact, React, Vue, Svelte, Solid, etc. Preact is often the  best default choice  when: You want React-like syntax You want minimal client JS Why Preact matters  specifically  in Astro Astro’s core philosophy is: Ship zero JavaScript by default. Hydrate only where needed. Preact fits this philosophy extremely well because: Tiny runtime (~3–4 KB gzipped) Fast hydration Same mental model as React Excellent for  islands architecture Astro uses Preact as: A  first-class UI framework A  lighter alternative to React  for interactive components Preact vs React  ...
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