Boris Cherny on Trying to Get Claude Code to Rewrite the Claude App

13 · Daring Fireball · Aug. 2, 2026, 9:12 p.m.
Summary
Boris Cherny, head of Claude Code, discussed the challenges of using AI to rewrite the Claude app, emphasizing that merely rewriting it in a native language won't solve its fundamental design flaws. The conversation highlights the need for better UI design, as the current app, even with improvements, remains slow and poorly designed. The critique suggests that the approach taken may overlook key aspects of good software design.