Project Setup and Context Management with Claude Code

Working with AI coding assistants requires more than just typing prompts; it demands precise context control to get accurate, production-ready code. This text-based course guides you through setting up Claude Code from scratch, managing file inclusion, and structuring your projects so your AI developer assistant understands your codebase perfectly without wasting token budgets. What you'll learn: Understand foundational AI context concepts and how Claude Code processes your codebase; Configure project settings and initialize your workspace for optimal AI integration; Manage context windows by selectively including and excluding files using ignore patterns; Control token usage and optimize memory persistence across terminal sessions; Apply modern prompt engineering patterns tailored for terminal-based AI tools. You will start with the core concepts of AI context limits before moving into hands-on configuration files, memory management strategies, and real-world project setup workflows. This course is designed for software developers and tech enthusiasts who are new to Claude Code and want to build a solid foundation in AI-assisted development. No prior experience with AI terminal tools is required. Start reading today to streamline your terminal-based development workflow.