Modern MacBook Developer Setup with Homebrew and Claude Code

Unboxing a new MacBook is exciting, but configuring it for an optimal development workflow can be overwhelming. This text-only course guides you through every critical setting, terminal customization, and modern tool to transform your Mac into a high-performance workstation. You will transition from default factory settings to a fully optimized, secure development environment. Learn how to manage software efficiently and leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your coding projects. What you'll learn: - Configure essential macOS system preferences for maximum developer productivity and security - Set up and customize the Zsh terminal with modern themes and command-line shortcuts - Manage development packages, utilities, and applications seamlessly using Homebrew - Generate and secure SSH keys for safe authentication with remote repositories - Install and configure Claude Code to enable agentic coding workflows directly from your command line - Apply best practices for structuring AI-assisted development sessions The course begins with foundational macOS configurations and terminal basics before progressing to package management and advanced AI-driven development workflows. You will learn through clear, step-by-step written explanations, practical configuration examples, and terminal commands. This course is designed for new MacBook owners, aspiring developers, and tech enthusiasts looking to build a modern local development environment from scratch with no prior command-line experience required. Start reading today to unlock the full potential of your macOS development environment.