Learning Timeline
Key Insights
The Importance of Context Quality
Claude Code only becomes 'game-changing' if you provide the right context. A common issue for users is not providing enough information for the AI to act effectively.
Tips for Maintaining Project Memory
Don't rely on session memory alone as it can be difficult to control. Use physical files (.txt or .md) as 'external memory' that Claude Code can re-read in any new session to save time.
Prompts
Creating an Automated Project Description
Target:
Claude Code
Create a file that describes a project about a to-do list app that is very minimally designed and reads from all of my calendar and my messages and my Slack and interprets it into a task list of tasks that it thinks I need to do.
Step by Step
How to Set Up and Use Project Context Files
- Open the terminal or Command Line Interface (CLI) on your computer.
- Launch Claude Code by typing the startup command in the terminal.
- Prompt Claude Code to create a detailed project description file (e.g., app specifications, API integrations, and design styles).
- Confirm the file's storage location, such as on the 'Desktop' or within your main project folder.
- End the current Claude Code session if necessary to test memory effectiveness.
- Start a new Claude Code session in the same directory.
- Instruct Claude Code to read the previously created description file with a command like 'Read the project description file'.
- Begin your code development tasks without needing to re-explain the project background from scratch.
