Files & Configuration
CLAUDE.md
What It Is
A file Claude Code reads to understand your project's context and rules
Analogy
A briefing document you give to a new team member so they understand how things work here
Try It Out
MarkdownCLAUDE.md
| 1 | # Project Context for Claude Code |
| 2 | |
| 3 | ## Tech Stack |
| 4 | - Next.js 14 with App Router |
| 5 | - TypeScript (strict mode) |
| 6 | - Tailwind CSS for styling |
| 7 | |
| 8 | ## Commands |
| 9 | - `npm run dev` - Start dev server |
| 10 | - `npm run test` - Run tests |
| 11 | |
| 12 | ## Rules |
| 13 | - Always use TypeScript |
| 14 | - Run tests before committing |
| 15 | - Use Tailwind, not CSS modules |
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