Claude Code Tutorial for Beginners π
Learn essential Claude Code skills for AI development with this beginner-friendly tutorial. Start coding today!

Kevin Stratvert
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This Claude Code Tutorial teaches you what I wish I knew as a software developer about Claude Code before I started AI coding. Get started here: https://clau.de/kevinstratvert
You can vibe code with other tools, or you can build durable software with tools like Claude Code. First, I'll walk you through how to install it on Mac or Windows.
Next, youβll connect Claude Code to VS Code and learn how to build your first app - including how best to structure your prompts and what details are useful for Claude to know.
You'll review Claude's Plan mode like a senior engineer and learn how to work faster once you trust the changes it makes.
Next, you'll learn how to use Claude Code with an existing codebase - focusing on how to get it to analyze your coding standards so future changes are consistent. (Heavy use of CLAUDE.md)
Finally, youβll execute a major architecture change and learn how best to work with Claude Code throughout the process.
Host: David DeWinter
Sponsor: Anthropic
π RESOURCES
Commands and Prompts to Copy β https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZFRZcOCfepQlupySUj_2D3xQzjjpHxND?usp=drive_link
CLAUDE.md guidance β http://humanlayer.dev/blog/writing-a-good-claude-md
Claude Code Best Practices by Anthropic β https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/claude-code-best-practices
β TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Install Claude Code
2:08 - Create New App
7:56 - Existing App
11:48 - Architecture Change
14:31 - Your Next Steps
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- Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/
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#stratvert #claudeai
You can vibe code with other tools, or you can build durable software with tools like Claude Code. First, I'll walk you through how to install it on Mac or Windows.
Next, youβll connect Claude Code to VS Code and learn how to build your first app - including how best to structure your prompts and what details are useful for Claude to know.
You'll review Claude's Plan mode like a senior engineer and learn how to work faster once you trust the changes it makes.
Next, you'll learn how to use Claude Code with an existing codebase - focusing on how to get it to analyze your coding standards so future changes are consistent. (Heavy use of CLAUDE.md)
Finally, youβll execute a major architecture change and learn how best to work with Claude Code throughout the process.
Host: David DeWinter
Sponsor: Anthropic
π RESOURCES
Commands and Prompts to Copy β https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZFRZcOCfepQlupySUj_2D3xQzjjpHxND?usp=drive_link
CLAUDE.md guidance β http://humanlayer.dev/blog/writing-a-good-claude-md
Claude Code Best Practices by Anthropic β https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/claude-code-best-practices
β TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Install Claude Code
2:08 - Create New App
7:56 - Existing App
11:48 - Architecture Change
14:31 - Your Next Steps
π© NEWSLETTER
- Get the latest high-quality tutorial and tips and tricks videos emailed to your inbox each week: https://kevinstratvert.com/newsletter/
π½ CONNECT WITH ME
- Official website: http://www.kevinstratvert.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstratvert/
- Discord: https://bit.ly/KevinStratvertDiscord
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevstrat
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Stratvert-101912218227818
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinstratvert
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstratvert/
π TOOLS AND DISCOUNTS
β ποΈ Voicemod AI Voice Changer | 5% off | https://link.xsolla.com/KZBi89AY
β π Squarespace Websites | https://squarespace.syuh.net/XYaqYM
β π Grammarly | https://grammarly.go2cloud.org/SH3nL
β πΉ CapCut | https://bit.ly/installcapcut
β ποΈ Shopify | https://shopify.pxf.io/XY9rPa
β π Notion | https://affiliate.notion.so/rffva4tr71ax
β πΌοΈ Figma | https://psxid.figma.com/lqjg97licpry
β π€ ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech | https://try.elevenlabs.io/taqepq60mptr
β π΅ Quickbooks Online | https://bit.ly/intuitquickbooksonline
β π₯ Hubspot | https://hubspot.sjv.io/DKo6jb
β π Semrush PRO | https://bit.ly/semrush14dayfreetrial
β π Semrush GURU | https://bit.ly/semrushguru14daytrial
β π Semrush ContentShake AI | https://bit.ly/contentshakeaisemrush
β π₯ Descript | https://get.descript.com/sf22jb63w2tx
β π Smartsheet | https://bit.ly/trysmartsheet
β π Miro | https://miro.kevinstratvert.com
π MY COURSES
- Go from Excel novice to data analysis ninja in just 2 hours: https://kevinstratvert.thinkific.com/
π REQUEST VIDEOS
https://forms.gle/BDrTNUoxheEoMLGt5
π SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/user/kevlers?sub_confirmation=1
π SUPPORT THE CHANNEL
- Hit the THANKS button in any video!
- Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3kCP2yz
β DISCLOSURE
Some links are affiliate links. Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same.
#stratvert #claudeai
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