Advanced Topics

Take your Claude Code skills to the next level with advanced techniques, integrations, and best practices from Anthropic engineers.

What You'll Learn

• Pro workflows and optimization strategies
• CLAUDE.md customization and tool permissions
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations
• Multi-Claude workflows for complex tasks
• Headless mode and automation patterns

Prerequisites

• Completed Start Here setup
• Familiarity with Claude Code basics
• Some experience with terminal/command line

Time Required

2-3 hours to complete all sections

Modules

Best Practices Guide

Learn battle-tested workflows from Anthropic engineers:

• Explore → Plan → Code → Commit workflow
• Test-Driven Development with Claude
• Visual iteration for UI work
• Git & GitHub mastery
• Multi-Claude parallel verification

Read Best Practices →

MCP and Cursor Integration

Extend Claude Code's capabilities with the Model Context Protocol:

• Understanding MCP architecture
• Installing and configuring MCP servers
• Using Claude Code with Cursor IDE
• Building custom tool integrations

Explore MCP →

Why Advanced Topics Matter

Once you've mastered the basics, these advanced techniques can:

• 10x your productivity with optimized workflows
• Reduce errors through systematic approaches
• Handle complex projects with multi-Claude patterns
• Automate repetitive tasks with headless mode
• Integrate deeply with your existing tools

Quick Tips

CLAUDE.md Files

Your secret weapon for project-specific instructions:

1# My Project
2 
3## Commands
4- `npm run dev` - Start dev server
5- `npm test` - Run tests
6 
7## Code Style
8IMPORTANT: Use TypeScript strict mode
9YOU MUST: Write tests before code

Thinking Modes

Use extended thinking for complex tasks:

• think - Basic extended thinking
• think hard - Deeper analysis
• think harder - Very thorough
• ultrathink - Maximum effort

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Escape - Interrupt Claude
• Escape Escape - Edit last prompt
• /clear - Reset context
• # - Update documentation

Next Steps

Ready to level up? Start with the Best Practices guide:

Best Practices Guide →

Or explore specific integrations:

MCP and Cursor →