Getting Started with Claude Code
Learn the basics of Claude Code and how to use it effectively for development.
Claude Code is a powerful AI coding assistant that helps developers write, understand, and improve code.
What is Claude Code?
Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI assistant designed specifically for software development tasks. It can:
- Write code in multiple programming languages
- Explain complex codebases
- Debug issues and suggest fixes
- Refactor and improve existing code
- Help with documentation
Getting Started
Installation
Visit claude.ai to get started with Claude.
Basic Usage
- Describe what you want to build or fix
- Provide relevant context (error messages, existing code)
- Review and iterate on Claude’s suggestions
Best Practices
Be Specific
The more context you provide, the better Claude can help. Include:
- The programming language you’re using
- Relevant error messages
- What you’ve already tried
Iterate
Don’t expect perfect results on the first try. Work with Claude iteratively to refine the solution.
Review the Code
Always review and understand the code Claude generates before using it in production.