Claude Code 101

Name: Claude Code 101
Rating: 4.802347127856701 (1619 reviews)

Course Description

Claude Code 101 is designed for developers who are either new to software engineering or experienced engineers who haven't yet explored AI coding agents. This course walks you through everything from installation to advanced customization, teaching you how to use Claude Code effectively in your daily workflow.

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What you'll learn

Differentiate AI coding agents from chat-based AI tools and explain how the agentic loop, context window, and tools interact.
Apply structured prompting techniques using approval mode, auto-accept, and Plan Mode to guide agent behavior effectively.
Execute end-to-end development workflows by following the Explore → Plan → Code → Commit cycle for real-world tasks.
Manage AI context effectively to maintain performance, accuracy, and productivity over extended coding sessions.
Design and manage scalable agent systems by maintaining project memory, delegating to subagents, and integrating external tools via MCP servers and hooks.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course

Curriculum

Course outline

What is Claude Code?

Learn what Claude Code is, how it differs from other AI tools, and watch it explore and explain an unfamiliar data analysis project.

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Your first prompt

Install Claude Code and send your first prompt to a real climate analysis project, using plan mode and descriptive prompts to stay in control.

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Daily workflows

Master the explore → plan → code → commit cycle, keep Claude focused with context commands, and run a subagent review before sharing your work.

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Customizing Claude Code

Personalize Claude Code with a CLAUDE.md file, reusable skills, a live database connection via MCP, and automated hooks.

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FAQs

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course assumes only basic familiarity with a code editor and the command line. No prior experience with AI tools is required, and it starts from first principles by explaining what an AI coding agent is and how the agentic loop works.

What topics does this course cover?

You will learn how to install Claude Code, write effective prompts, follow the Explore, Plan, Code, Commit workflow, manage your context window, create CLAUDE.md files for persistent project memory, build custom subagents, connect external tools through MCP servers, and write hooks for deterministic control.

Where can I use Claude Code after completing this course?

The course covers installation across multiple environments, including the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, Claude Desktop, and the web, so you can integrate it into whichever development setup you already use.

Is this course free to take?

Yes. This course can be completed from beginning-to-end without a paid DataCamp subscription.

How does this course help experienced engineers, not just beginners?

It goes beyond basic usage into advanced customization, including building custom subagents, writing hooks for automated guardrails, and connecting external data sources through MCP servers, which are techniques for developers who want to tailor Claude Code to their existing projects and conventions.

Course Description

Feels like what you want to learn?

What you'll learn

Prerequisites

Course outline

What is Claude Code?

Your first prompt

Daily workflows

Customizing Claude Code

Earn Statement of Accomplishment

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