Claude_Code-Overview

What is Claude Code good at?

1. The Entire Software Product Development Lifecycle

2. Design

Example:

Hey Claude, I'm considering implementing a new feature. Could you research possible approaches and provide two or three different options for how we might proceed?

Please don't start any implementation or write any files yet.

3. … and More

Key Features

Environment Setup & Configuration

• CLAUDE.md File
  • When we start the Claude Code for a project, the corresponding CLAUDE.md file will be plopped into context to provide context about the project.
• Permission Management: Curate allowed tools to reduce interruptions during coding sessions.
• Integration Setup: Install tools like gh CLI seamless Github workflows, and let Claude handle version control.
• Context Mangement: Use /clear regularly to maintain focused conversations.

Effective Workflow

1. [Plan Goes First! ] Planning and TODOs: First ask Claude to read relevant files and make a detailed plan. Verify Claude’s TODO list.
2. [ Let Claude design the testing — you don’t need to go through every line of code in detail. ] Smart Vide Coding: Leverage test driven development and regular commits to vibe code with the right level of guardrails
3. Use screenshots to guide & debug:

Quick Start

Installation

1. npm install
2. npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

• /module: Switch between Claude Models
• /config: …

Good Prompts

1. To understand a new project:

can you figure out what is in this project. think hard