Hands-On Claude Code for Developers: CLI and AI Workflows

Terminal-based AI assistants are transforming how software is built, but unlocking their full potential requires more than just basic prompts. This text-based course guides you through Claude Code, the powerful command-line interface designed to write, test, and automate code directly from your terminal. By reading through clear explanations and analyzing real-world code snippets, you will transition from running simple commands to orchestrating complex, agentic workflows. You will understand how to securely manage file permissions, configure environment-specific rules, and connect external data sources to supercharge your development speed. What you'll learn: - Configure and initialize Claude Code securely in your local terminal environment. - Manage access permissions and set up CLAUDE.md to guide AI behavior and project rules. - Create custom slash commands and leverage sub-agents to automate repetitive development tasks. - Implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect external tools and databases to your AI workflow. - Apply automated testing, headless execution, and context-management strategies. - Solve real-world coding problems and UI adjustments using structured text-based exercises. The course begins with foundational concepts, terminal setup, and basic commands before moving into advanced automation, custom hooks, and integrations. You will progress step-by-step through written scenarios that mirror actual developer workflows. This course is designed for developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts who want to integrate command-line AI into their daily routine. Basic familiarity with the command line and programming concepts is helpful, but no prior experience with Claude Code is required. Start reading today to build a faster, AI-assisted development workflow right from your terminal.