Claude Code: Beginner Tutorial

Based on Claude Code v2.1.89 (April 2026). Details may vary in newer releases. Everything you need to go from zero to productive with Claude Code. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll understand the core concepts and be able to use Claude Code for everyday development tasks. Table of Contents What is Claude Code and Why Use It Installation and First Run Basic CLI Usage Essential Slash Commands Understanding the Context Window Your First CLAUDE.md File Plan Mode Basics Basic Prompting Tips Using Screenshots for UI Tasks The /compact Command Understanding Permissions Model Selection Terminal Setup Recommendations What is Claude Code and Why Use It Claude Code is an agentic coding assistant available in your terminal, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, a standalone desktop app, and even in the browser at claude.ai/code. Unlike chat-based assistants that just give you code to copy-paste, Claude Code can: ...

April 2, 2026 · 16 min · Varma

Claude Code: Intermediate Tutorial

Based on Claude Code v2.1.89 (April 2026). Details may vary in newer releases. You know the basics. Now it’s time to learn the techniques that separate casual users from power users. This tutorial covers context mastery, subagents, session management, extensibility, and workflow automation. Table of Contents Hierarchical CLAUDE.md Files Progressive Disclosure and Reference Files Subagents Context Window Mastery Session Management Plan Mode Workflows Skills and Custom Commands MCP Servers Hooks for Automation Shell Aliases for Common Workflows Git Worktrees with Claude Code Multi-Terminal Workflows Mermaid Diagrams for Architecture Output Styles Domain Playbooks Hierarchical CLAUDE.md Files CLAUDE.md files follow a hierarchical loading pattern. Claude reads them in order from broadest to most specific. ...

April 2, 2026 · 19 min · Varma

Claude Code: Advanced Tutorial

Based on Claude Code v2.1.89 (April 2026). Details may vary in newer releases. You’ve mastered the basics and intermediate techniques. This tutorial covers security, browser integration, advanced workflows, multi-session orchestration, and CI/CD automation. Table of Contents Security Configuration Sandboxing Building Production Skills Remote Control and Mobile Access Chrome Integration Browser Automation Plugins and Marketplace Advanced Context Engineering Advanced Debugging Techniques Multi-Session Orchestration Task List Generation and Agent Teams Avoiding Code Bias Principles of Effective Agentic Coding CI/CD and Headless Automation Credits & Attribution Security Configuration Hardening Claude Code for sensitive environments. ...

April 2, 2026 · 16 min · Varma