Usage Guide

How to Use Claude Code

Master Claude Code with our comprehensive usage guide from vibe coding retreat curriculum. Learn best practices, common patterns, and real-world applications.

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Claude Code

CLI AssistantIntermediate

Terminal-based coding assistant by Anthropic with git integration and security-first architecture. Essential CLI tool for vibe coding retreat workflows.

What You'll Learn:

Terminal-native workflow integration
Local processing with API connectivity
Git-aware suggestions and conflict resolution
Learning Time
2-3 hours CLI familiarity to proficiency
Pricing
$20/month Pro, $100+/month Max (no Team access)
Industry Adoption
68%

Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1

Installation

Install CLI tool and authenticate with your account

2

Project Setup

Initialize in your project directory and configure permissions

3

Natural Commands

Use natural language for git, testing, and deployment tasks

4

Advanced Workflows

Create custom commands and automation scripts

Common Use Cases

Git workflow automation

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Deployment script generation

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Code quality checks and fixes

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Documentation generation

Covered in our vibe coding retreat curriculum with hands-on practice

Best Practices

✅ Do This

Review AI suggestions before executing commands
Test thoroughly in development before production
Keep documentation updated as you learn

❌ Avoid This

Running commands without understanding their impact
Ignoring security best practices and permissions
Using in production without proper testing

Integration with Other Retreat Tools

Workflow Integration

Handle git for Cursor → Deploy v0 projects → Manage n8n workflows → Execute prompt patterns

Team Collaboration

Learn how Claude Code fits into team workflows with shared standards, templates, and best practices across all retreat tools.

Production Ready

Deploy Claude Code as part of a complete AI development stack that scales from prototype to production.

Master Claude Code in Practice

Learn Claude Code hands-on in our vibe coding retreats. Practice with real projects alongside v0, Cursor, n8n, Claude Code, and prompt engineering.

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UI Generation
Cursor
AI IDE
n8n
Workflow Automation
Claude Code
CLI Assistant
Prompt Engineering
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