Summary

This repository provides a comprehensive training course for professional developers on leveraging Claude Code within professional software development workflows. It equips users with skills to build projects from scratch, navigate complex codebases, implement AI-assisted refactoring, generate tests and documentation, and automate tasks using advanced Claude Code features.

How It Works

The course utilizes Slidev for interactive presentations and hands-on labs, progressing from beginner to advanced topics. Core methodologies include the "branch-first" workflow for safe experimentation and the application of advanced Claude Code features such as Plan Mode, custom commands, skills, plugins, subagents, and hooks for sophisticated automation. This approach emphasizes practical, real-world application across multiple programming languages and frameworks.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: pnpm install
• Run Presentation: pnpm dev (access at http://localhost:3030)
• Prerequisites: Claude Code installed and configured, ANTHROPIC_API_KEY set, development environments for Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java. Optional: VS Code, Docker.
• Links:
  • PDF Slides: https://github.com/kousen/claude-code-training/releases/latest/download/slides-export.pdf
  • Labs & Docs: lab_handout.md, instructor-guide.md, custom-commands.md

Highlighted Details

• Covers end-to-end project lifecycle: creation, exploration, testing, documentation, and legacy refactoring.
• Explores advanced Claude Code features: Plan Mode, custom commands, skills, plugins, subagents, hooks, and event-driven workflows.
• Features practical labs with sample projects in Python (Flask), JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java (Spring Boot, Grails).
• Promotes a "branch-first" workflow for safe, iterative development and AI-assisted experimentation.

Maintenance & Community

Authored by Ken Kousen. No specific community channels (e.g., Discord, Slack) or detailed maintenance plans are outlined in the README. The repository focuses on delivering structured training content.

Licensing & Compatibility

The repository's license is not explicitly stated in the README. Standard GitHub repository practices apply. Compatibility for commercial use or closed-source linking is undetermined without a specified license.

Limitations & Caveats

This repository serves as educational material rather than a standalone tool. Successful use requires users to have Claude Code and appropriate language development environments configured. Some demonstrations may optionally leverage VS Code or Docker. The auto-generated PDF slides are hosted via GitHub Releases, not directly within the repository.