Learn 80% of Claude Code in 10 Minutes (2026 Tutorial)

Summary

The video presents a seven-layer tutorial on using Claude Code for more than coding: planning, building, debugging, and collaborating on software projects.

1. Install and launch Claude Code: Use Claude Code through the web, desktop app, terminal, or supported IDE integrations such as VS Code and PyCharm. The tutorial demonstrates launching it from a terminal in a project folder.

2. Choose a model for the task: The speaker recommends Opus for planning and ambiguous problems, then Sonnet for quickly implementing an agreed plan.

3. Set project rules and reusable prompts: Add a CLAUDE.md file to a repository to provide persistent project instructions, such as coding conventions, branching practices, and testing expectations. Save repeatable workflows in a prompt.md file and invoke them when needed.

4. Debug the interface with visual input: Share a screenshot of a UI problem and describe the desired fix. Claude can inspect the screenshot alongside the codebase to identify and correct visual or CSS issues.

5. Queue work while Claude is busy: Submit follow-up tasks—such as updating documentation or adding tests—while another task is running. Claude processes queued tasks in order, allowing the user to focus on higher-level work.

6. Plan deeply and delegate with agents: Use plan mode to have Claude analyze requirements before writing code. Adjust the depth of reasoning to suit the task, and use subagents to propose independent plans or handle separate areas such as backend, frontend, and testing.

7. Collaborate through GitHub: Integrate Claude Code with GitHub Actions to review pull requests, inspect code changes, and flag potential security issues. Teammates can also tag Claude on tasks.

Main speaker/source: Sajjaad Khader, presenting a hands-on Claude Code tutorial based on his reported experience using the tool.