Phase: FoundationAction Day30 minutes

Day 1: Your First Conversation

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

  1. 1Open your terminal
  2. 2Navigate to any folder with files in it
  3. 3Run `claude`
  4. 4Ask: "What files are in this folder? Pick one and explain what it does."
  5. 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

TerminalCLIDirectory

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.