Building a Secure Feedback Form with Datadog Logs with Claude Code
Can AI actually build a production-ready web application from scratch? Jason puts Claude Code to the ultimate test, tasking it with creating a secure feedback form that integrates with Datadog’s logging API. What starts as a simple request quickly becomes a masterclass in real-world development challenges: navigating GitHub Pages limitations, wrestling with CORS policies, and implementing secure API key management. Watch as human creativity meets AI capability, revealing both the impressive potential and practical limitations of AI-assisted development.
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Key Takeaways
- Claude Code can effectively help build functional websites and solve complex integration challenges
- GitHub Pages has CORS limitations for API calls, while Netlify offers better support for dynamic functionality
- Environment variables in Netlify provide a secure way to store API keys
- Static websites can be enhanced with third-party services through secure API integrations
- Datadog can be used in creative ways, such as capturing form submissions as logs