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Workflow-006: Claude Code Development

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Source: Claude Code

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FieldValue
Workflow IDWF-006
Version1.0
StatusActive
Last Updated2024-12

Overview

Effective development workflows using Claude Code CLI for coding assistance.

Development Cycle

Common Commands

Session Control

CommandDescription
claudeStart new session
claude --resumeResume last session
claude --continueContinue with context
/clearClear context
/exitExit session

File Operations

ActionExample
Add file to context"Look at src/main.py"
Create new file"Create a new config.json"
Edit file"Update the function to..."
Delete file"Remove the old helper.js"

Code Actions

ActionExample
Run tests"Run the test suite"
Fix errors"Fix the TypeScript errors"
Refactor"Refactor this to use async/await"
Explain"Explain how this function works"

Workflow Patterns

Pattern 1: Feature Development

Pattern 2: Bug Fixing

StepExample
Describe"Users report login fails after password reset"
Reproduce"Look at the login and password reset code"
AnalyzeClaude identifies the race condition
Fix"Fix the race condition"
Verify"Add a test to prevent regression"

Pattern 3: Code Review

Claude analyzes:

  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Code quality issues
  • Performance concerns
  • Best practice violations

Best Practices

PracticeDescription
Be specific"Add input validation to login" not "fix login"
Provide contextShare error messages, logs, requirements
IterateReview changes before accepting
Test earlyRun tests after each change
Commit oftenSmall, focused commits

MCP Integration

Example: "Query the users table and create a PR with the results"

Verification Checklist

  • [ ] Claude Code installed and configured
  • [ ] Project context understood
  • [ ] Changes reviewed before accepting
  • [ ] Tests pass after changes
  • [ ] Commits are meaningful
  • [ ] Documentation updated

See Also

Based on Anthropic Academy courses