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Claude Code - The Practical Guide

2h 46m 20s
English
Paid

Claude Code can help you write, test, and change code faster. Many developers use it each day, but few understand how to use its full range of tools. This course gives you a clear and practical path to work with Claude Code with confidence.

What You Learn

You start with the basics and move step by step into deeper topics. You learn how Claude Code thinks, how it reads your input, and how to guide it with clear context. Each idea is shown with plain examples.

Core Skills

  • Use key commands in the CLI and web app
  • Shape context for longer tasks
  • Work with prompts that produce stable results

Advanced Tools

  • Use subagents and agent skills
  • Set up MCP, hooks, and plugins
  • Run tasks in a loop with a steady process

How You Work in the Course

You use both the CLI and the web interface. You try Plan Mode, manage access rules, and explore features step by step. You only need Claude Code installed and an active plan to begin.

Final Project

You finish the course by building a complete project. This project brings together all the tools you learned. You see how each part helps you work faster and with fewer mistakes.

Who This Course Helps

This course fits you if you have used Claude Code before but want to use it with more control. You will move from simple tasks to advanced work and gain habits you can use in real projects.

Additional

https://github.com/academind/claude-code-course-resources

About the Author: Academind Pro (Maximilian Schwarzmüller)

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Academind is the teaching brand of Maximilian Schwarzmüller (Max) and Manuel Lorenz, two German developers whose Udemy catalog has become one of the largest single-instructor presences on that platform. Max in particular is widely cited as one of the clearest teachers of the JavaScript framework landscape — his Angular, React, Vue, and Node.js courses have collectively taught millions of students.

The Academind Pro platform extends beyond Udemy with deeper, more comprehensive courses aimed at developers building real applications rather than picking up syntax. Course material covers the full modern web stack: React (including Next.js), Vue, Angular, Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, Docker, AWS, React Native, Flutter, and the broader full-stack JavaScript ecosystem.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 25 Academind Pro courses spanning that range. Material is paid; Academind Pro runs on per-course pricing on the original platform. Courses are taught in Max's signature thorough, build-an-application-with-me style — long-form, deeply project-based, and continuously updated as the underlying frameworks evolve.

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#1: Welcome To This Course
All Course Lessons (42)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Welcome To This Course Demo
00:30
2
Course Overview
02:25
3
Claude Code Setup
01:38
4
Base Usage & IDE Integration
04:15
5
Configuring Claude Code
04:24
6
Understanding Sessions & Context
03:17
7
Core Features You May Not Know Yet
02:50
8
Advanced Permissions Management
04:57
9
Running Claude Code via Docker Sandboxes
02:18
10
Using Claude Code's Native Sandboxing
02:32
11
Undoing Actions & The Importance of Version Control Systems
03:28
12
Module Introduction
00:56
13
Making Sense of Prompt & Context Engineering
00:46
14
Prompt Engineering In Action & Working with Specs
07:57
15
Initializing Claude Proje
02:53
16
Crafting Great CLAUDE.MD Files
03:45
17
Leveraging Plan Mode
05:05
18
Using Claude Code's Built-in Tools
02:46
19
Using MCP Servers & More On Permissions
05:53
20
Understanding Subage
03:18
21
Creating & Using A Custom Subagent
04:01
22
Encouraging Agent Usage
03:39
23
Introducing Agent Skills
01:39
24
Adding Custom Skills
10:04
25
Using Agent Skills as Commands
02:24
26
Iterating On The Demo App
06:29
27
Building & Using Custom Commands (Prompt Templates)
06:20
28
Using Screensh For Prompting With Feedback
03:33
29
Understanding & Using Hooks
08:59
30
Installing & Using Plugins
04:25
31
Creating Feedback Loops by Granting Browser Access
03:50
32
Providing Feedback via Automated Te
03:26
33
Running Claude Code In A (Ralph) Loop
09:55
34
Using Claude Code Web (Cloud)
06:51
35
Module Introduction
00:49
36
The Problem Of Clashing Sessions
01:47
37
Using Git Worktrees For Parallel Age
07:30
38
Git Worktree Merging & Cleanup
02:36
39
Efficient Agentic Debugging
05:13
40
Using Claude Code Output Styles
02:52
41
Building Custom Output Styles
03:16
42
Course Wrap Up
00:49
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this course?
To enroll in this course, you should have prior experience using Claude Code. The course is designed to enhance your control over the tool, moving from basic to advanced tasks. You will need Claude Code installed and an active plan to start.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is ideal for developers who have some experience with Claude Code but wish to deepen their understanding and usage. It is suited for those looking to transition from simple tasks to more complex, controlled, and efficient work environments.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn to use?
You will learn to use both the Command Line Interface (CLI) and the web interface of Claude Code. The course covers Plan Mode, MCP servers, hooks, plugins, and advanced permission management. It also includes tasks like running Claude Code in a Docker sandbox and leveraging agent skills.
What is not covered in this course?
The course does not cover the initial installation of Claude Code or beginner-level usage. It assumes that you have a basic understanding of how Claude Code operates and focuses on advanced topics like prompt engineering and custom command creation.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 42 lessons. While the total runtime is not specified, you should allocate enough time for both the lessons and hands-on projects, which are integral to mastering the advanced features of Claude Code.
How can the skills learned in this course benefit my career?
The skills gained in this course, such as crafting effective prompts and managing complex tasks with Claude Code, are highly transferable to other development projects. These skills can enhance your ability to work efficiently and are applicable to roles requiring advanced coding and automation capabilities.