Part 1: Intro to Claude Code

Four Modes of Coding

How Developers Write Code Today

Example
Reading API docs, Stack Overflow, writing every line manually
1
Traditional
Manual Coding
Developer
Writes everything
AI Role
None
Example
GitHub Copilot suggesting code as you type, Tab to accept
2
~2021
AI Autocomplete
Developer
Writes with suggestions
AI Role
Inline completions
Example
Asking ChatGPT "write me a function that...", copy-pasting result
3
~2022
Chat-Assisted
Developer
Prompts & adapts
AI Role
Generates snippets
Example
Claude Code reads your spec, writes code, runs tests, fixes bugs autonomously
4
~2024-25
Agentic Coding
Developer
Describes & reviews
AI Role
Plans, writes, tests, iterates
Each mode shifts more cognitive load from developer to AI.
Today's workshop focuses on Mode 4: Agentic Coding with Claude Code.