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Things I've learned using Claude Code daily. Tips, patterns, and the occasional honest take.
How to Mod Claude Code: The Seven Mods I Built in Four Days
Claude Code 2.1.287 added mods, TypeScript handlers that rewrite tool calls and draw panes. I built seven in four days. What they do and how to write one.
Read article966 Memory Files: What It Took to Keep Claude Code Reading the Right One
Anthropic's docs explain CLAUDE.md and auto memory well, then stop where the folder gets big. What broke in mine after that point, with numbers.
I Fact-Checked the Viral Claude 5 Prompting Video Against Anthropic's Docs
A video called these "the secret rules Anthropic's team uses" for Opus 5 and Fable 5. I read the actual docs. Five rules held up word for word. Two didn't.
Stating a Rule Twice Does Not Make Claude Follow It
I counted rule violations across 745 of my Claude Code sessions. Repetition changed nothing; conflict between rules explained almost everything.
How to Use Claude to Write Excel Formulas (No Syntax Knowledge Required)
You describe what you want to calculate in plain English. Claude writes the formula. It works every time, including debugging errors you don't understand.
I Run Claude in Chrome All Day. Here's My Exact Workflow.
No extension or setup needed: Claude.ai runs in a browser tab. How I use it through the day alongside Gmail, Google Docs and everything else.
Claude for Teachers: Reclaim 5 Hours a Week
Lesson plans, quiz questions, rubrics, student feedback, parent emails. Teachers spend hours on work that isn't teaching. Claude handles the paperwork.
Product Discovery in Two Days Instead of Two Weeks
AI compresses the structure of discovery dramatically. But the output is only as rigorous as your ability to judge it. Here's what that means in practice.
The Rules That Follow Claude Everywhere
CLAUDE.md is project-specific. But some behaviors should follow Claude into every repo you ever open. Here's the layer most people miss.
You Don't Need settings.json Hacks to Fix Claude Code
A viral tweet says 4 environment variables fix 'nerfed' Claude Code. Here's what actually fixes it: governance, not flags.
The Compound Effect: What Changes After 30 Days
Day one is cool. Day seven is useful. Day thirty is transformative. Here's the progression.
3 Skills You Can Build in Under 10 Minutes
Claude Code Skills sound complex. They're not. Here are 3 you can build right now in under 10 minutes each.
Top 5 Claude Code Workflows for Solo Founders
When you're the CEO, CTO, PM, and intern all at once, Claude Code becomes your unfair advantage. These 5 workflows are built for the one-person team.
12 Slash Commands That Save Hours Per Week
Custom slash commands are Claude Code's secret weapon. These 12 examples show what's possible when you stop typing the same prompts over and over.
4 MCP Servers Every Developer Should Connect First
MCP turns Claude Code from a coding assistant into an orchestration layer. Start with these 4 servers and you'll never go back.
9 Mistakes Killing Your Claude Code Productivity
You might be sabotaging your own Claude Code experience without realizing it. These 9 common mistakes are easy to fix once you spot them.
5 Signs You Should Upgrade to Claude Max
Not sure if Claude Max is worth it? If any of these 5 things sound familiar, you're leaving serious value on the table.
8 Ways PMs Use Claude Code Without Writing a Single Line of Code
Claude Code isn't just for developers. Here are 8 workflows product managers use daily that don't involve touching code.
6 Autonomous Loop Ideas to Run While You Sleep
Set up Claude Code to work while you sleep. These 6 autonomous loop patterns handle the tedious work so morning-you has a head start.
10 Claude Code Features You Didn't Know Existed
Claude Code has way more depth than most people realize. Here are 10 features hiding in plain sight that will change how you work.
7 CLAUDE.md Sections Every Project Needs
Not all CLAUDE.md files are created equal. These 7 sections separate a useful config from a game-changing one.
Claude Code Keyboard Shortcuts You're Missing
15 keyboard shortcuts that make Claude Code feel like a superpower instead of a chat window.
Team Adoption: What Actually Works
Rolling out Claude Code to a team? Here's what I've learned from helping teams actually adopt it.
The Weekly Status Report That Writes Itself
Use Claude Code to auto-generate your weekly status from git history, tickets, and notes.
How to Debug with Claude Code (Stop Guessing)
A systematic approach to debugging with Claude Code. Stop guessing, start diagnosing.
Cursor vs Claude Code: An Honest Take
Both are great. They're just great at different things. Here's when to use which.
Skills vs Prompts: Why Workflows Win
Stop copy-pasting the same prompts. Package them into reusable skills and never repeat yourself.
The Handoff Protocol That Saves 10 Minutes Every Session
A simple end-of-session ritual that eliminates cold starts forever. Copy this template.
Claude Code for Non-Engineers: Yes, Really
You don't need to write code to use Claude Code. Designers, PMs, and writers are shipping features with it.
5 CLAUDE.md Mistakes Everyone Makes
Your CLAUDE.md is probably too long, too vague, or missing the parts that matter most. Here's how to fix it.
I Let Claude Code Run Overnight. Here's What Happened.
Autonomous loops let Claude Code work while you sleep. The results were better than I expected.
MCP Servers Explained in 2 Minutes
MCP gives Claude Code superpowers by connecting it to external tools. Here's the no-jargon explanation.
The Plan Mode Trick That Saves 40% of Your Tokens
Plan Mode forces Claude Code to think before it acts. That single constraint saves massive token spend.
Claude Code Cost Calculator: Pro vs Max vs API
A real breakdown of what Claude Code costs depending on how you use it. Numbers, not vibes.
Hooks: Set It Up Once, Never Think About It Again
Hooks run automatically before or after Claude Code actions. Automate formatting, linting, and validation.
The Memory System That Makes Sessions Compound
How to set up structured memory so every Claude Code session builds on the last one.
How a PM Shipped a Feature Without Writing Code
A product manager used Claude Code to go from requirements to deployed feature. No engineering handoff needed.
Sub-Agents: The Feature Nobody Uses (But Should)
Claude Code can delegate tasks to specialized sub-agents. Most people don't know this exists.
Why Context Beats Cleverness Every Time
Stop trying to write the perfect prompt. Start giving Claude Code the right context instead.
The 3 Prompts That Changed How I Use Claude Code
Specific, copy-paste-ready prompts that immediately level up your Claude Code workflow.
Your First Hour with Claude Code: A Realistic Timeline
What actually happens in your first 60 minutes. No hype, no fluff. Just a realistic walkthrough.
Claude Code vs ChatGPT: They're Not the Same Thing
Stop treating Claude Code like a chatbot. It's a CLI-native development environment. Here's why that matters.
The Cold Start Problem and How to Fix It
Every Claude Code session starts from zero unless you set up the session lifecycle. Here's the 3-step fix.
CLAUDE.md Is Not Optional
Skipping CLAUDE.md is like hiring a developer and never telling them about the project. Stop doing it.
Why Most People Use Claude Code Wrong
You installed Claude Code, typed a prompt, got a mid answer, and walked away. Here's what you missed.
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