What I think about when I think about Claude Code
a day ago
- #AI Coding Tools
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- #Productivity
- Claude Code is an AI tool installed in the terminal for coding, differing from tools like GitHub Copilot by requiring thoughtful input and waiting periods.
- Effective use involves giving Claude Code well-defined, large but not too large problems to avoid 'vibe coding' which leads to tangled, uneditable code.
- The coding rhythm with Claude Code is slower and more contemplative, avoiding 'code apnea'—a stress response linked to breath-holding during conventional coding.
- Claude Code's interaction loop involves approval and course correction, building trust in its autonomous planning and execution capabilities over time.
- There's a humorous yet cautionary note about using the '--dangerously-skip-permissions' flag, highlighting the tension between desire for autonomy and the risks involved.
- The article explores the idea of 'hold music' for Claude Code's processing time, drawing parallels to Muzak's functional background music in elevators and workplaces.
- Beyond coding, Claude Code can assist in generating writing ideas from personal notes, though the author prefers to keep actual writing personal.
- A whimsical extension of Claude Code's capabilities is imagined, like controlling a Roomba with a robot arm for household tasks, underscoring the tool's potential and limits.