Syllabus — Claude Code Training

Learning Objectives

By end of session, participants will be able to:

✓Understand what Claude Code is and how it works

✓Install and set up Claude Code on their machines

✓Use Claude Code effectively in their dev workflow

✓Leverage it for mobile app development tasks

✓Integrate with Git, IDEs, and CI/CD pipelines

✓Apply best practices for AI-assisted coding

✓Understand safety, security, and ethics

✓Recognize productivity gains for mobile development

Part 1

Introduction & Context

20–30 minutes

1.1 — What is Claude Code?

Definition: AI-powered agentic coding tool for terminal and IDE environments
Key concept: Claude Code understands your entire codebase
Available in: Terminal, VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Desktop App, Browser, Chrome Extension
Main capability: Execute coding tasks through natural language commands

1.2 — The Evolution of Development

📜

Traditional Workflow

Manually write every line, repetitive boilerplate, sequential file-by-file editing

🤖

AI-Assisted Paradigm

Describe what you want, automated multi-file coordination, parallel execution

🏢

Real Impact

Majority of code at Anthropic now written by Claude Code — measurable ROI

1.3 — Core Philosophy

Human-centric design: Developers remain in full control
Transparency: All changes are visible and reviewable before commit
Integration: Works with existing tools and workflows
Safety first: Explicit permission required for file modifications and commands

1.4 — Why Claude Code for Mobile Developers?

Multi-file edits for complex mobile architectures
Cross-platform consistency (Android, iOS, React Native, Flutter)
Handling repetitive scaffolding and boilerplate
Integration with mobile development workflows
Testing and debugging support built-in

Part 2

Features & Capabilities

20–25 minutes

2.1 — Core Features

🔍

Code Understanding

Reads and analyzes entire codebase, maps dependencies, recognizes patterns

📁

Multi-File Operations

Create and edit files across entire codebase, maintain consistency, handle interdependencies

⚙️

Command Execution

Run tests, execute git operations, navigate CI/CD pipelines

💬

Natural Language

Describe what you want — "Build a login screen with validation" — no syntax needed

2.2 — Key Capabilities for Mobile Development

Feature Development

User: "Create a bottom navigation component with 4 tabs"
Claude Code: Plans → Creates component → Adds styling → Writes tests

Bug Fixing

User: [Pastes error message]
Claude Code: Traces issue → Identifies root cause → Implements fix → Runs tests

Git Workflow Integration

User: "Commit my changes with a descriptive message"
Claude Code: Stages changes → Creates commit message → Opens PR if needed

2.3 — Integration Capabilities

MCP (Model Context Protocol): Connect to Google Drive, Jira, Slack, custom tools
CLAUDE.md: Project-specific instructions, guidelines, patterns — read every session
IDE Integration: VS Code inline diffs, JetBrains plugins, @-mentions
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI integration

Part 3

Installation & Setup

25–30 minutes

3.1 — Installation Methods

# macOS (Recommended)
brew install anthropic/brew/claude-code

# Windows (PowerShell — NOT CMD)
irm https://install.anthropic.com | iex

# Linux
curl -sL https://install.anthropic.com | bash

# Linux Package Managers
sudo apt install claude-code       # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf install claude-code       # Fedora/RHEL
apk add claude-code                # Alpine

3.2 — First-Time Setup (4 Steps)

# Step 1: Navigate to project
cd ~/path/to/your/mobile/app

# Step 2: Start Claude Code
claude

# Step 3: Authenticate (browser opens automatically)
# Step 4: Start coding!
> What would you like me to do?

3.3 — VS Code & JetBrains Integration

VS Code: Extensions panel → Search "Claude Code" → Install
Features: Inline diffs, @-mentions, plan review, conversation history
JetBrains: IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, Android Studio, AppCode

3.4 — Troubleshooting Installation

Windows error "token '&&' invalid": You're in CMD — switch to PowerShell
macOS permission denied: Use nvm for Node.js installation
Auto-update: brew upgrade claude-code / winget upgrade Anthropic.ClaudeCode

Part 4

Hands-On Demonstrations

30–40 minutes

🎬 Demo 1 — Creating a New Feature

Scenario: Build a user profile screen for a React Native app

claude: Create a UserProfile screen with navigation,
edit button, and profile image upload functionality

What Claude Code does: Plans approach → Creates multiple files → Implements state management → Adds navigation integration → Verifies implementation

🐛 Demo 2 — Debugging a Mobile App Issue

Scenario: App crashes when loading user data

Input: Error stack trace from crash logs. Process: Reads error → Traces codebase → Identifies root cause → Implements fix → Runs tests

⚡ Demo 3 — Refactoring for Performance

Scenario: Navigation animations are stuttering

claude: Analyze navigation performance and optimize
the animation code for smoother 60 FPS

Identifies bottlenecks → Implements memoization → Adds lazy loading → Measures improvements

🌿 Demo 4 — Git Workflow Integration

claude: Commit my changes with a descriptive message
claude: Create a feature branch for the payment module
claude: Open a PR with my latest changes

No need to remember git syntax. Intelligent commit messages. Proper branch management.

Part 5

Best Practices & Advanced Usage

20–25 minutes

5.1 — Writing Effective Prompts

❌ Avoid

"Make it better"
"Fix this"
"Write code"

✓ Best Practice

"Create a button component that accepts label, onPress handler, and disabled state with proper accessibility"

Be specific about requirements and acceptance criteria
Mention constraints and design patterns to follow
Reference relevant files if needed
Include your tech stack details

5.2 — Using CLAUDE.md for Project Context

# CLAUDE.md Example
## Project Structure
- /src/screens   - React Native screens
- /src/components - Reusable components
- /src/services   - API clients, utilities

## Stack
- React Native 0.72+ · TypeScript · Redux · Jest

## Conventions
- Components: PascalCase (UserProfile.tsx)
- Functions: camelCase (fetchUserData)
- Constants: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE (API_TIMEOUT)

## Standards
- All code must be TypeScript (strict mode)
- Tests required for all business logic
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1

5.3 — The Review-Before-Commit Flow

Step 1: Claude Code shows a plan first
Step 2: You review and approve or adjust
Step 3: Claude Code executes the changes
Step 4: You review the diffs and run tests
Step 5: You commit when satisfied — full control

Part 6

Mobile App Development Scenarios

15–20 minutes

📱 Scenario 1 — Building Authentication Flow

Login/signup screens, form validation, API integration, token management, Redux auth context, error handling, tests — all handled consistently in one command.

⏱ Traditional: 6–8 hours · With Claude Code: 20–30 min

💳 Scenario 2 — Payment Integration (Stripe/PayPal)

Set up SDK, create payment UI components, handle processing, error handling, receipt generation, test suite — all consistent and secure.

📱 Scenario 3 — Cross-Platform Consistency (iOS + Android)

claude: Review our navigation implementation and ensure
it works consistently on both iOS and Android platforms

Scans platform-specific code → Identifies inconsistencies → Refactors for consistency → Tests on both platforms

⚡ Scenario 4 — Performance Optimization

claude: The app is slow when loading user lists with 50+ items.
Implement virtual scrolling and optimize renders.

Result: Virtual scrolling, re-render optimization, unnecessary state updates removed, performance test suite added.

🔄 Scenario 5 — Migrating to TypeScript

claude: Gradually migrate our codebase to TypeScript,
starting with the API service layer, then screens, then components

Structured migration path, maintains working state throughout, type safety gradually increases.

Part 7

Safety, Security & Ethics

15 minutes

7.1 — Code Ownership & Control

✓You own all generated code — no licensing conflicts

✓Code stays in your environment — not sent to external servers

✓Complete transparency — all changes are visible before commit

✓Full review capability — you approve every diff

7.3 — API Keys and Secrets

❌ Never

const API_KEY = "sk_live_abc123xyz";

✓ Always

const API_KEY = process.env.STRIPE_API_KEY;

Claude Code understands this pattern and will always recommend environment variables, secret managers, and proper configuration management.

7.5 — Ethical Guidelines

Don't use Claude Code to bypass security reviews
Maintain your code quality standards — AI doesn't lower the bar
Document AI-generated code clearly when needed
Keep human oversight strong — you remain accountable
Use for productivity, not to cut corners

Part 8

Workflows & Productivity Gains

10–15 minutes

8.2 — Realistic Productivity Gains Over Time

Day 1 (Learning curve)10–15%

Week 1 (Getting comfortable)30–40%

Month 1 (Mastered)50–70%

Month 3+ (Advanced usage)60–80%

8.1 — Typical Developer Workflow

Plan feature         (5 min)
Brief Claude Code    (2 min)
Review & approve plan (5 min)
Claude executes      (5–15 min)
Review changes       (10 min)
Iterate if needed    (5–10 min)
Commit & deploy      (2 min)
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Total: 34–49 min  vs.  2–4 hours manually

Part 9

Q&A and Hands-On Lab