Build an Instagram-Style Mobile App with AI and Expo

I walk through a practical workflow for turning an app idea into an Instagram-style social app, using AI for planning, interface design, and implementation. The example covers authentication, social features, a real-time backend, and testing on a phone, while the supplied portion does not show a completed App Store submission.

■ Project planning and design
- Define features and user flows with an AI planning prompt; create UI references and iterate on screens.
- Set up an Expo project and build its authentication and main screens.
■ Implementation and testing
- Connect Clerk authentication and Convex for data, media, posts, likes, comments, follows, and messaging.
- Add sample content, review code with CodeRabbit, and create an EAS development build for phone testing.
■ Publishing considerations
- Discuss privacy policies, terms of service, account deletion, and Apple developer enrollment; deployment itself is not covered in the provided section.

For developers and beginners exploring AI-assisted app creation, this walkthrough offers a repeatable sequence to try: plan a small first release, build screen by screen, and test it on a device. You’ll see how the example’s tools fit together and which publishing requirements to consider before submission.