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How to Use Claude Code

Start simple. Try one real task.

1

Open your project

Start inside the codebase you want to work on.

2

Describe the change

Ask for a fix, feature, refactor, or explanation.

3

Review and test

Check the diff and run tests before keeping the change.

Good for
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✓ Great for

  • Large codebases
  • Refactoring
  • Multi-file changes
  • Speeding up repetitive development work

✕ Not great for

  • Terminal-first, so it assumes you are comfortable with a command line
  • Publishing or shipping without review
  • Sharing private information carelessly
  • Assuming every generated result is correct
Easy first try

Find the bug causing this test to fail, fix it, and explain the change.