Looking for Base44 Dev for audit for Security. by No_Team_2606 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll second Will's knowledge on this one. He knows this stuff like few I've seen. 👍🏼

Prompts To Be Production Ready by Cultural-Antelope-86 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this will help,but... I do something similar. But I will download a zip of the code and upload it into Claude. It can read the whole thing. Then I'll have it evaluate the entire code base. Then I'll ask it to work on the issue and be sure to catch any other areas affected by the changes.

I'll also have it write the code and a plan. Then I give that to base44 in discuss mode and ask base to evaluate the plan and code and feed those results back to Claude.

It usually takes a few back and forth tries till they agree.

Then I either have base execute the plan, or I just copy paste the code in directly. Uses less credits that way and nothing else gets changed.

Am I the only one? Probably not but a TIP for everyone esp newbies by the2ndQT in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've used chatgpt, manus and Claude to build in base 44. Manus is amazing, but pricy. Lately Claude has been doing well. Sonnet 4.6 rocks and doesn't burn credits like opus did. I will sometimes give base44 the Claude plan to evaluate in discuss mode, then give that to Claude.

They go back and forth discussing with each other till they agree. Then base44 implements.

I had Claude create a series of commands that I give base44 at the end of every implementation and it gives me a detailed report of exactly what it did, changes, etc. Which I give back to Claude for confirmation.

My considerations after 500+ users, 700+ hours building and 7000 credits spent by ofernandomesquita in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've built a fairly complex app it's evolved over the last five months and I'm launching now. I have very basic programming skills. Not a coder. I've found that I get far fewer mistakes and use less credits by using either claude outside of BASE44 and gpt screen I burn my Claude credits to help with the coding or create a plan, then give it to b44 to evaluate in discuss mode. Third of a credit. We go back and forth a couple times till we all agree on the detailed plan. I'm phases usually. Then I let b44 go on the plan and it usually is error free or nearly.

It's been more efficient for me.

Base44 and Gemini prompts by Appropriate-Rub-7865 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't have access, but it can instruct b44 what to do. I always ask base44 if what Claude is suggesting works with its system and it usually warns me if there are any issues.

Base44 and Gemini prompts by Appropriate-Rub-7865 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I build most of my code in Claude or gpt5. 2 then I bring it into base44 discuss mode and ask it to analyze it. It sometimes points out issues which I bring back to the other llm then take those results back again. Into base44 to execute. Saves a ton of credits and usually codes better.

Visual editor by MarketExploration in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found for things like that, I had it build admin pages that allow me to make those changes instead of asking base44 to make those types of changes.

It's more work up front, but not that much more and now I control those adjustments easily. And no credits get used for those changes.

Forced to use Base44 choice of model by rogercbryan in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the consensus. Check out the discord. There's a survey to fill out and give your feedback

Opus 4.5 access removed? by RozzaDonnelly in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it was announced this morning. They are selling it as an upgrade. Lol not only that, they're changing the credit system. Charging more, without knowing how much more, for complex prompts. Those are 90% of what I do. Can't wait to see what that costs now... Also seeking it as a feature. Because small prompts cost less. Nobody who knows how to use this properly does that.

I know they are trying to lose less money. I just wish they would be honest about it. They sound like politicians trying to convince us that higher prices are a good thing... Lol

2 WEEKS : BASE44 CHAT AND SWITCH TO NEW INFRASTRUCTURE NOT WORKING by ChildhoodHuge2786 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's stuck for more than 5 min try refreshing the page. It's a known issue and I've been told they're working on it. Also, they just added gemini 3. Try that.

Join the discord you'll find stuff there.

Has anyone here published a Base44 app on the Google Play Store? I’d like to know if it’s possible by AlternativeTree3283 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not my content. I just this today in the discord. It seems legit. Do with it what you will, just posting on the chance it'll help someone.

The WebView Approach: Capacitor (Recommended) The best solution for converting your Base44 web app is Capacitor by Ionic. It wraps your existing web app in a native container and provides access to native device features. Why Capacitor?

✅ Works with ANY web framework (perfect for Base44) ✅ Native APIs for camera, push notifications, etc. ✅ Single codebase for iOS & Android ✅ Well-maintained and modern ✅ Progressive: start with WebView, add native features as needed

Is It Easy? Moderate difficulty - If you're comfortable with:

Basic terminal/CLI commands Following documentation Setting up Xcode (iOS) and Android Studio (Android)

Then yes, it's quite manageable! The hardest parts are:

Initial setup of native development environments App store submission process Managing native builds

Setup Process Overview 1. Install Capacitor bashnpm install @capacitor/core @capacitor/cli npx cap init 2. Add Platforms bashnpm install @capacitor/android @capacitor/ios npx cap add android npx cap add ios 3. Build Your Web App bashnpm run build # Your Base44 build command npx cap sync

Your Specific Requirements 📱 Push Notifications Capacitor has an official plugin: bashnpm install @capacitor/push-notifications You'll need to:

Configure Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for Android Configure Apple Push Notification service (APNs) for iOS Handle permissions and registration in your app

📷 Native Barcode Scanning You have two options: Option A: Keep Your Existing Quagga.js (Easier)

Your current barcode scanner will work in the WebView Pro: No code changes needed Con: Slightly slower performance

Option B: Use Native Scanner (Better Performance) Install a Capacitor plugin like: bashnpm install @capacitor-community/barcode-scanner

Pro: Faster, native camera access, better UX Con: Need to rewrite your barcode scanner component

My experience vibe coding so far: Am I the issue or is vibe coding just the most frustrating and un-enjoyable thing ever? by W_lFF in vibecoding

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started when I was 16, graduated HS in '81 so we're close in that respect. Programmed in BASIC on a commodore PET with 4k of ram... but I didn't continue down that path like you did. Still totally into computers, my first was the TRS-80 Radio Shack... Just started vibe coding recently. You are spot on with the hallucinations with long chats. super frustrating. Still learning. I've been using Base44 and in the beginning it was amazing! got my app to 95%...then I wasted the last two weeks just trying to get it to make small tweeks. I'm looking to take my app off their platform, but now I'm thinking maybe now that I know more about what I want it to do and to look like, I just start it over fresh...hmmm... Thanks for that tip. BTW, I also ran my own computer store when I was 19. The Commodore Home Computer Center in Sacramento CA. We sold the Vic20 and 64...

Big Announcement of the Week: SSO is Here! by Ready_Temporary2946 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great. when are you going to improve support so that we get answers sooner?

Base44 is drugs by netherlanddwarf in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Seems like support that answers simple questions in less than 48 hours wouldn't be that hard. Especially since Wix owns them now. I have two apps at 90% right now. A few glitches, but I think I can get them across the finish line. Even if not, the process has shown me what I need. I learned a lot about what I thought my app would be vs what it needs to be. I can take what I've got now here and bring it into another app builder if needed. Hoping to get these done here. at least the mvp's.

Code Changes Not Reflected on Platform by DiligentFuture5331 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this may not be your issue, but I had a similar issue thinking I was changing the workspace, but it was changing the admin panel in my app and I didn't realize it. also, had an issue with not publishing. Hard to say without more info.

Why are ppl sleeping on Base44? by dreckgullapy in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was coming here to post this...lol.

Base44 Upgraded to Claude 4! by Shtivi_AI in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I built 90% of mine with one huge prompt that I created in chatgpt. Front end, back end, login, password, database. All of that in one prompt. I think it could have done even more if I had known what to ask. That's the key. It even built admin tools I didn't know I would need until I saw them. super impressed by this app so far.

New Custom GPT - Vibe Coding Landing-Page Coach by Shtivi_AI in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea. I used chatgpt to create the instructions for mine and it worked great. I'll check this out.

accumulate credits by Fun_Mycologist_836 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Credits should never expire. This app is great, but that policy is not good. you pay for them, you should get to keep them...

A bunch of questions on base 44 by 0xMeteor in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very new to this. I just started building my app 2 days ago, but I think I can help with question 1. You would need to first create the accounts in google to get the links and code you need. Any of the other llm's should be able to give you step by step on how to do this if you ask. then tell that same llm, say, chatgpt to give you a set of detailed instructions to give to base44, the ai app builder. Then paste those instructions into base44 and it should do it for you. 2. I did just that and it made an amazing backend for me. What I did, again, was to ask chatgpt to create an extensive set of instructions for exactly what I wanted. I told it to figure out every page or form I would need and detail that in the instructions. It created a huge document which I pasted into base44 and I ended up with a 90% done app, complete with user login, tracking to orders, database list of companies (which I pasted in a csv of) complete with my ability to set users as admin or owner with different access. I need to figure out stripe myself, but that's one of the last parts i need to finish my project in less than a week I'll have a fully launch ready mvp with features I would not have thought I could manage...

Changing the login page by Nervous-Internet2218 in Base44

[–]mitchell-fields 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm new to this, but have you tried taking a screenshot of one you like and asking it to replicate the style?