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Claude Code Setup for Real Projects

Install Claude Code, connect it to your project, and start building features in minutes.

60 min

total

lessons

free

always

Claude Code is the terminal-based AI coding agent from Anthropic. This course walks you through installation, connecting it to a real project, writing your first prompt, and understanding the output. No prior coding experience needed — just follow the steps.

who it's for: Anyone who wants to use Claude Code on a real project. Beginners welcome.

what you leave with: Claude Code installed and running on your machine, connected to a real project, with your first AI-generated feature working.

lessons

Install Claude Code

15 min

Download, install, and verify Claude Code is working on your machine. Mac, Windows, and Linux.

activity

Run the installer. Type 'claude' in your terminal. Confirm it responds.

Connect to a Real Project

15 min

Open a real project folder in Claude Code. Understand how it reads your codebase and what it can see.

activity

Open your project folder. Ask Claude Code to describe the project structure.

Your First Feature Prompt

15 min

Write a prompt that adds a real feature to your project. See the code appear, review it, and accept it.

activity

Prompt Claude Code to add a feature. Review the diff. Accept the changes.

Common Patterns and Tips

15 min

How to give better instructions, when to accept or reject changes, and how to iterate on results.

activity

Try 3 different prompt styles. Compare the results. Save your best patterns.

bonus: your starter prompt

paste this into ChatGPT or Claude and fill in the blanks.

You are a patient setup guide. I just installed Claude Code and I'm in my project directory at [PATH]. Help me [ADD A FEATURE / FIX A BUG / UNDERSTAND MY CODE]. Walk me through step by step. If something goes wrong, help me troubleshoot.

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