Claude Code

Claude Code is a terminal-based AI coding assistant for reading, editing, testing, and reviewing code. This section explains how to use it as a workflow: inspect, plan, edit, verify, and review.

Start with Claude Code Best Practices for the current workflow, Getting Started with Claude Code for installation and first-session basics, Claude Code Subagents for focused parallel investigation, and the Claude Code command cheat sheet for copyable session instructions. Read Claude Code: The Deep Dive for the longer essay, then compare agent choices in Claude Code vs Codex and AI Coding Agents.

Official references worth checking alongside this guide include Anthropic documentation, Anthropic product news, and the Claude Code repository.

Frequently asked questions

Is Claude Code only for professional developers?

No. It is most powerful in real codebases, but the bigger lesson is that AI can now use local tools, inspect files, run tests, and work through feedback loops.

What should I read after installing it?

Read the deep dive, then try a small real task with a clean git status and clear instructions.