Claude Code - The Practical Guide
Learn how to efficiently use the basic and advanced features offered by Claude Code to write code with help of AI assistance.
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Claude Code is taking the programming world by storm - but most developers are barely scratching the surface.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “using” Claude Code without really mastering it, this course is for you.
Claude Code – The Practical Guide is a hands-on, no-nonsense course designed to help you unlock Claude Code’s full potential. You’ll learn how to work with Claude Code efficiently, understand how it thinks, and confidently use the features that separate casual users from power users.
Starting from the fundamentals and quickly moving into advanced territory, you’ll explore essential concepts like context engineering and core commands before diving deep into powerful features such as subagents, agent skills, MCPs, hooks, plugins, and more. Every feature is explained clearly - not just what it is, but why it matters and how to use it effectively in real projects.
You don’t need any special setup or prior experience beyond a Claude Code installation and subscription. By the end of the course, you’ll go from Claude Code novice to confident, advanced user - able to dramatically boost your productivity and build better software faster.
In this course, you’ll:
- Learn the fundamentals of working with Claude Code the right way
- Understand core commands and context engineering essentials
- Master advanced, high-impact features like subagents, agent skills, MCPs, hooks, plugins, and more
- Make use of "Plan Mode", manage permissions and optionally run Claude Code in a (Ralph) loop
- Learn the WHAT, WHY, and HOW behind each concept - no black boxes
- Use Claude Code in the CLI and in the web
- Build a complete, real-world example project using Claude Code to see everything in action
If you want to stop guessing, stop underusing Claude Code, and start treating it like the powerful development tool it really is - this course will get you there.
3
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25+
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Course Curriculum
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PreviewWelcome To This Course! (0:29)
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PreviewCourse Overview (2:24)
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PreviewClaude Code Setup (1:37)
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StartClaude Code in Different Terminals
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StartUsing Bun
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PreviewBase Usage & IDE Integration (5:29)
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StartConfiguring Claude Code (4:23)
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StartChoosing AI Models
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PreviewUnderstanding Sessions & Context (3:16)
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StartWhen To Start New Sessions & Making Sense Of Compaction
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StartCore Features You May Not Know Yet (2:49)
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StartAdvanced Permissions Management (4:56)
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StartRunning Claude Code via Docker Sandboxes (2:17)
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StartUsing Claude Code's Native Sandboxing (2:31)
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StartUndoing Actions & The Importance of Version Control Systems (3:27)
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StartCommunity & Resources
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StartCommands, Shortcuts & Settings Cheat Sheet
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StartDive even deeper!
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StartModule Introduction (0:55)
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StartMaking Sense of Prompt & Context Engineering (0:45)
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StartPrompt Engineering In Action & Working with Specs (7:56)
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StartPrompt & Context Engineering Recommendations
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StartInitializing Claude Projects (2:52)
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StartCrafting Great CLAUDE.MD Files (3:44)
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StartLeveraging Plan Mode (5:04)
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StartUsing Claude Code's Built-in Tools (2:46)
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StartUsing MCP Servers & More On Permissions (5:52)
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StartUnderstanding Subagents (3:17)
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StartCreating & Using A Custom Subagent (4:00)
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StartEncouraging Agent Usage (3:38)
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StartIntroducing Agent Skills (1:38)
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StartAdding Custom Skills (10:03)
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StartUsing Agent Skills as Commands (2:23)
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StartEnhancing Skills & Adding Third-Party Skills
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StartIterating On The Demo App (6:28)
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StartBuilding & Using Custom Commands (Prompt Templates) (6:19)
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StartUsing Screenshots For Prompting With Feedback (3:32)
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StartUnderstanding & Using Hooks (8:58)
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StartInstalling & Using Plugins (4:24)
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StartCreating Feedback Loops by Granting Browser Access (3:50)
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StartProviding Feedback via Automated Tests (3:25)
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StartRunning Claude Code In A (Ralph) Loop (9:54)
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StartUsing Claude Code Web (Cloud) (6:50)
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StartModule Introduction (0:48)
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StartThe Problem Of Clashing Sessions (1:46)
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StartUsing Git Worktrees For Parallel Agents (7:29)
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StartGit Worktree Merging & Cleanup (2:35)
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StartEfficient Agentic Debugging (5:12)
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StartUsing Claude Code Output Styles (2:51)
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StartBuilding Custom Output Styles (3:15)
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StartCourse Wrap Up (0:49)
Course Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of programming concepts is required
- No prior AI experience necessary to succeed in this course
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