Building coreydaley.dev with Claude Code: An Iterative Journey

A behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative process of designing and building the coreydaley-dev Hugo theme using Claude Code. This post explores the iterative development cycle, key technical decisions including Pagefind search integration and responsive design, and how rapid feedback loops enabled fearless experimentation. Learn how AI-assisted development can transform theme creation from a daunting task into an engaging, educational experience that balances creativity with functionality.