Claude Code for Developers
A practical, step-by-step guide to Claude Code — the AI coding agent you run from your terminal. You will start with the basics (install, first session, file edits) and grow into daily workflows real developers use: custom commands, automation, and multi-agent tasks.
Why This Guide
Claude Code has a lot of features, and it is easy to only learn the first few and stop there. This guide is different.
- You start with the foundation — install, login, your first prompt — and build real habits.
- Each part adds one new layer of daily workflow, in the order you would actually need it.
- Every feature is explained with why you would use it, not just a list of flags.
Who This Is For
- Developers who have heard of Claude Code but have not installed it yet
- Developers already using it, but only for basic chat and edits
- Anyone who wants to use it efficiently every day — not just occasionally
What You Will Learn
By the end of this guide, you will be comfortable with:
- Installing, configuring, and running Claude Code daily
- Giving it project context so it understands your codebase (
CLAUDE.md, memory) - Using permission modes, plan mode, and slash commands with confidence
- Delegating work with subagents, hooks, and MCP servers
- Automating tasks with headless mode, CI/CD, and workflows
- Picking the right model and keeping cost under control
What’s Inside
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Foundations | Install, log in, your first session, permission modes, context basics |
| Daily Core Workflow | Slash commands, CLAUDE.md, settings, IDE integration, git workflow |
| Intermediate Power Features | Subagents, custom commands, hooks, MCP servers, plan mode |
| Advanced and Automation | Agent SDK, workflows, headless mode, CI/CD, worktrees, agent teams |
| Daily Practical Patterns | Debugging, code review, refactoring, prompting, cost management |
| Real Scenarios | Common problems and how to solve them |
More parts will be added as this guide grows. Each part builds on the one before it, so follow them in order the first time through.
How to Use This Guide
Read one part, then open your own terminal and try it on a real project. Claude Code is a hands-on tool — reading alone will not build the habit.
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