Learn what Claude Code is, how it differs from other AI tools, and watch it explore and explain an unfamiliar data analysis project.


Video: What is Claude Code?

What is Claude Code?

Video: How Claude Code works

How Claude Code works

The Agentic Loop

Install Claude Code and send your first prompt to a real climate analysis project, using plan mode and descriptive prompts to stay in control.


Video: Installing Claude Code

Installing Claude Code

Launch Claude Code

Video: Your first prompt

Your first prompt

Claude Code's Agentic Capabilities

Plan a Code Change Before Writing Any Code

Master the explore → plan → code → commit cycle, keep Claude focused with context commands, and run a subagent review before sharing your work.

Video: The explore → plan → code → commit workflow

The explore → plan → code → commit workflow

Follow the Explore → Plan → Code → Commit Workflow

Video: Context management

Context management

Check and Compact Your Context Window

Video: Code review

Code review

Subagent Code Review Before You Share

Daily workflows

Personalize Claude Code with a CLAUDE.md file, reusable skills, a live database connection via MCP, and automated hooks.


Video: The CLAUDE.md file

The CLAUDE.md file

Give Claude Persistent Project Memory

Video: Subagents

Subagents

Delegate Exploration to a Subagent

Video: Skills

Skills

Use a Skill to Generate a Station Report

Video: MCP

Connect Claude to Your Records Database

Video: Hooks

Hooks

Enforce Formatting on Every File Edit

Customizing Claude Code

Claude Code 101 is designed for developers who are either new to software engineering or experienced engineers who haven't yet explored AI coding agents. This course walks you through everything from installation to advanced customization, teaching you how to use Claude Code effectively in your daily workflow.

Learn how to use Claude Code effectively in your daily development workflows.

Claude Code 101

The CLAUDE.md file

Claude Code 101

Exercice interactif pratique