
Advanced Claude Code (ft Ray Fernando and Eric Buess)
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Unlock the full potential of Claude Code! Most people are only using a fraction of its capabilities. In this Claude Code masterclass, AI coding experts Ray Fernando (former Apple engineer) and Eric Buess (Anthropic super fan) reveal the secrets to maximizing your productivity with one of the most powerful AI coding tools available. Learn how the pros are using Claude Code, from optimal setup and advanced context management techniques to leveraging powerful features like sub-agents, hooks, and slash commands. Discover the benefits of different thinking modes, how to avoid common pitfalls like context rot, and build reliable workflows that get the job done. Every Claude Code user will learn something new in this video.
Guest: Ray Fernando
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Guest: Eric Buess
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Claude Code Docs Repo: https://github.com/ericbuess/claude-code-docs
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:37 - Optimal Claude Code Setup
00:05:07 - YOLO Mode: Dangerously Skip Permissions
00:07:07 - Thinking Modes & Context Management
00:15:52 - Hook Workflow
00:23:47 - Hooks vs. Slash Commands
00:30:32 - How the Pros Use Sub-Agents
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