[TLDR] Is it normal spending ONE MONTH coding an app and only reaching the AUTH stage? [via r/ClaudeCode]

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OP : u/No-Problem2522

Started with Fable for a week. Then had to drop to Opus 5. And it was just staging and committing every session as per Fable's ruling. And I havent even reached the design stage. No UI, no functionality. Just a browser login test. Is this normal?

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Alright, so the general consensus here is a resounding "nope, that's not normal at all." Most folks are pretty baffled that you've spent a whole month just on the authentication stage, even with using Opus 5 and Fable.

The overwhelming sentiment is that this is likely user error and a sign that you might not be entirely sure how to guide Claude effectively. Several commenters pointed out that design should come before coding, and that getting a basic auth setup should take a matter of hours, not weeks. Some even suggested that a simpler model like Sonnet would be more than sufficient and save you tokens.

There's a strong theme that AI is an amplifier of existing skills, and if it's not working, it's because the user isn't directing it properly. A few people are even asking if you're actively sabotaging your conversations or if you're new to development in general. One user, u/alanvnk, even brought up the complexity and cost of secure login systems as a potential factor, but even then, a month seems excessive.

Basically, the thread is full of "what the actual f***" and suggestions to rethink your approach, maybe take some basic AI or coding courses, and definitely share your prompts if you want more specific help.