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Claude Code: AI Crash Course for Developers

Name: Claude Code: AI Crash Course for Developers
Rating: 4.5 (97 reviews)

Master AI-powered development with Claude Code—from setup to advanced workflows, automation, etc

Created byAnton Voroniuk• 1.250.000+ Students, Dmytro Vasyliev, Anton Voroniuk Support

Last updated 9/2026

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Set up Claude Code from scratch and run it in Terminal, your IDE terminal, and the VS Code plugin.
Navigate the interface, manage context, switch models, and choose the right permission mode for each task.
Practice real workflows: initialize projects, add features, fix bugs, refactor code, write tests, create documentation, and perform AI code reviews.
Create and use Rules & Memories to make your Claude Code workflow consistent and faster.
Explore Agent Skills and learn how to use them for practical development tasks.
And much more to enhance your skills as a developer.

Course content

12 sections • 61 lectures • 6h 39m total length

Welcome to the Course1:17
This lesson is an introduction to the course.
Course Requirements0:37
In this lesson, you will learn what the course requirements are.
How to Study on Udemy2:15
In this lesson, you will explore how to study on the platform.

Introduction to Getting Started0:57
Get a quick overview of what you’ll learn and how to begin using Claude Code effectively.
Overview of Claude Code8:26
Understand what Claude Code is and how it supports developers in coding tasks.
Create Account and Install Claude Code8:07
Set up your account and install Claude Code to start using it.
When to Use Claude Code in Terminal, IDE Terminal or Plugin4:25
Learn when each environment is best for working with Claude Code.
Install NVM and Node.js4:50
Prepare your system by installing Node.js and managing versions with NVM.
Launch Claude Code in Terminal9:41
Run Claude Code directly from your system terminal.
Run Claude Code in IDE Terminal7:18
Use Claude Code inside your development environment’s terminal.
Explore Claude Code in VS Code Plugin6:34
Discover how to use Claude Code through the VS Code extension.
Test Yourself on Getting Started

Introduction to the Claude Code Interface0:46
Get familiar with the layout and key components of the interface.
Explore the Chat Interface3:37
Learn how to interact with Claude through the chat-based workflow.
Manage Context in Claude Code3:47
Understand how to control and structure context for better AI responses.
Switch Models and Control Thinking Effort6:43
Adjust model settings and response depth for different tasks.
Choose the Right Permission Mode7:50
Select appropriate permission levels for safe and efficient usage.
Discuss Models and Permission modes
Use Slash Commands in Claude Code9:38
Speed up workflows using built-in slash commands.
Test Yourself on the Claude Code Interface

Why Use Claude Code1:28
Learn the key benefits of using Claude Code in development workflows.
Common Claude Code Use Cases for Developers6:26
Explore practical ways developers use Claude Code daily.
Claude Code Payment Plans & Limitations7:07
Understand pricing tiers and usage constraints.
Overview of AI Models & Limitations5:34
Learn how AI models work and where they may fall short.
Understand Claude Code Data Privacy4:53
See how your data is handled and protected.

Introduction to Common Workflows1:21
Get an overview of typical development workflows with Claude Code.
Prompts and Materials for Workflows2:27
Learn how to craft prompts and provide context effectively.
Initialise Your First Project8:24
Start a new project using Claude Code guidance.
Ask to Add Features6:44
Use AI to implement new features in your codebase.
See How to Fix Bugs10:56
Identify and resolve bugs with AI assistance.
Refactor Code with AI12:19
Improve code structure and readability using Claude Code.
Delegate Writing Tests10:34
Generate and improve test coverage with AI.
Discuss Claude Code Use Cases
Create Documentation4:58
Produce clear documentation automatically from your code.
Perform AI Code Review8:37
Use Claude Code to review and improve code quality.
Test Yourself on Common Workflows

Why Use Rules & Memory0:54
Understand the benefits of customizing AI behavior with rules and memory.
Understand Rules & Memories7:21
Learn how rules and memory function inside Claude Code.
Overview Popular Rules9:23
Explore commonly used rules for productivity and consistency.
Discuss Rules & Memories Use Cases
Create Rules8:10
Build your own rules to tailor Claude Code to your workflow.
Rules Templates0:56
Test Yourself on Rules & Memories

Why Use Agent Skills1:02
Learn how agent skills extend Claude Code capabilities.
Understand Agent Skills7:19
Understand how agent skills work and when to use them.
Overview Popular Agent Skills9:17
Discover widely used agent skills for common tasks.
Discuss Agent Skills Use Cases
Create Agent Skills10:29
Build custom agent skills to automate workflows.
Agent Skills Templates0:55
Test Yourself on Agent Skills

What Is Prompt Engineering?4:54
Understand the basics of prompt engineering and why clear communication with AI tools matters.
Common Mistakes and Challenges4:19
Identify frequent prompting mistakes that lead to weak, vague, or unreliable AI responses.
Best Practices for Writing Prompts7:53
Learn practical guidelines for writing clear, specific, and effective prompts.
Advanced Prompting Techniques6:02
Explore more powerful prompting methods that help generate better reasoning, structure, and output quality.
Role-Based Prompts for Smarter Outputs4:34
Learn how assigning roles to AI can improve the relevance, tone, and usefulness of generated responses.

Prompts & Materials5:37
Get the prompts, sample code and reference materials you will use in every exercise of this section.
Why Evaluation Checkpoints Matter for AI-Generated Code5:56
Discover why a fixed set of evaluation checkpoints protects you from the subtle mistakes AI produces with full confidence.
Verify Correctness and Logic11:36
Check whether the code actually solves the stated task by tracing its logic, assumptions and data flow step by step.
Discussing AI-Generated Requirements with a Reviewer
Verify Error Handling and Input Validation8:24
Inspect how the code reacts to invalid input, failures and exceptions, and spot the guards AI typically leaves out.
Verify Missing Scenarios, Edge Cases and Test Coverage7:30
Find the boundary conditions and untested paths AI-generated code overlooks and decide which tests are still missing.
Verify Quality and Performance7:53
Assess the readability, maintainability and performance of AI-generated JavaScript and decide what to refactor before merging.
Evaluating AI-Generated JavaScript Code

What Can Be Automated in AI Code Review?4:11
Map which parts of code review are safe to hand over to AI and which still require a human decision.
Create Your Own Code Review Skill9:23
Build a reusable code review skill that encodes your team's checks so the AI applies them consistently on every review.
Explore Community Code Review Skills3:24
Browse ready-made community code review skills and learn how to evaluate and adapt them for your own project.
Use Claude Code Commands for Code Review5:08
Run reviews straight from the terminal with Claude Code commands and fit them into your daily workflow.
Define Code Review Rules with Good and Bad Examples5:01
Write review rules that pair each standard with a good and a bad code example so the AI flags violations precisely.
Use `CLAUDE.md` to Guide AI Code Reviews1:31
Set up a CLAUDE.md file that gives the AI project-specific context, conventions and priorities for every review.
Automating Code Review with AI

Requirements

Development experience is useful to understand the examples and use cases.
No prior experience is required with Claude Code

Description

This course is a practical, beginner-friendly introduction to Claude Code for developers. You’ll learn how to set it up, understand the interface, and make good decisions about models, context, and permissions. Then you’ll apply it in real workflows like building features, fixing bugs, refactoring, writing tests, creating documentation, and doing code reviews. Each section includes short lessons and quizzes to help you learn step by step.

What’s in this course?

Start with a short introduction, course requirements, and tips for studying effectively on Udemy.
Set up and install the tool, then learn where and how to run it (Terminal, IDE terminal, and VS Code plugin).
Learn the interface in depth: chat, context management, models and thinking effort, permission modes, and slash commands.
Understand why it’s useful in daily development, including common use cases, plans/limitations, and data privacy basics.
Practice hands-on workflows: initialize projects, add features, fix bugs, refactor, write tests, create docs, and perform code reviews.
Learn rules and memories, explore useful patterns, and create your own reusable setup.
Explore agent skills, understand when to use them, and practice creating your own.
Wrap up by leaving a review and getting your certificate.

This Course includes

Theory and Practice: Short, focused lessons with clear explanations and real examples (3–10 minutes each).
Downloadable Resources: May include PDF guides, project files, and practical examples for hands-on learning.
Udemy Certificate: Receive a certificate of completion after finishing the course.
Support: Get direct help from the instructor through the Q&A section whenever you have questions.

Meet your instructor!

Dmytro Vasyliev - Senior Front-end Engineer with more than 10 years of professional experience in developing complex Web Applications. I have extensive experience with React and other frameworks, having used it in various projects to build dynamic and efficient user interfaces.

Join our course today to learn how to build your first application in React!

Who this course is for:

Beginner developers who want to start using Claude Code in daily work
Experienced developers who want to start using Claude Code to speed up everyday coding workflows
Students and professionals exploring modern AI coding tools
Anyone who wants hands-on practice with real Claude Code tasks

Claude Code: AI Crash Course for Developers

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 4min

CLAUDE CODE: Getting Started with Claude Code8 lectures • 50min

CLAUDE CODE: Navigate the Claude Code Interface7 lectures • 32min

CLAUDE CODE: Getting to Know Claude Code5 lectures • 25min

CLAUDE CODE: Practice Common Workflows10 lectures • 1hr 6min

CLAUDE CODE: Learn Rules & Memories6 lectures • 27min

CLAUDE CODE: Explore Agent Skills6 lectures • 29min

PROMPTS: Master Prompt Engineering5 lectures • 28min

AI CODE REVIEW: Evaluating AI-Generated JavaScript Code7 lectures • 47min

AI CODE REVIEW: Automate Code Review with AI6 lectures • 29min

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