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CC10030 min
Day 1
Your First Conversation
Ready to meet your new coding companion?
Today's Lesson
Claude Code is different from ChatGPT - it can see and act on your files. When you run `claude` in a folder, it has access to everything in that folder. Today, you'll have your first conversation with it about real files on your computer.
Today's Tasks
- 1Open your terminal
- 2Navigate to any folder with files in it
- 3Run `claude`
- 4Ask: "What files are in this folder? Pick one and explain what it does."
- 5Have a back-and-forth conversation about the file
Prompt to Use
What files are in this folder? Pick the most interesting one and explain what it does in plain English.
Expected Outcome
First successful conversation with Claude Code about real files on your computer.
New Terms
- Terminal
- CLI
- Directory
Pro Tip
Claude Code can see your files, but it asks permission before changing anything. You're always in control.
Coming Tomorrow
We'll learn to navigate your computer using only text commands.
P.S. Remember: There are no stupid questions. Claude Code is infinitely patient.
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