John Kim – Build with Claude Code

Here’s What You Get:

John Kim – Build with Claude Code is a cohort-based training program taught by John Kim. The course focuses on using Claude Code for practical software development workflows, from fundamentals to advanced agent-based engineering. It was launched in collaboration with ByteByteGo and is designed for developers who want to build production-grade applications with AI-assisted coding.

What You’ll Learn

1. Claude Code Foundations

• Understanding the agentic loop
• Context engineering and memory systems
• Working effectively with large codebases
• Project organization and CLAUDE.md files

2. Skills, Hooks, and MCP

• Creating reusable Claude Code skills
• Using hooks for automation and feedback loops
• Integrating external tools through Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Building more autonomous coding workflows

3. Parallel Development

• Git worktrees
• Subagents and agent teams
• Running multiple Claude instances simultaneously
• Coordinating complex development tasks efficiently

4. Production Workflows

• Managing context windows and token usage
• Validation flows and testing strategies
• Debugging and code reviews
• Building maintainable AI-assisted engineering systems

5. Capstone Project

Participants complete a real project using their own technology stack and apply the techniques taught throughout the course.

Course Format

• Live cohort sessions
• Assignments and exercises
• Office hours and Q&A
• Hands-on implementation
• Community interaction

Who It’s For

• Software engineers
• Full-stack developers
• AI application builders
• Technical founders
• Developers interested in agentic coding workflows

Key Topics Covered

• Context engineering
• Memory layers
• Claude Code Skills
• Hooks and automation
• MCP integrations
• Git worktrees
• Subagents and agent teams
• Large codebase management
• Production AI workflows

Pros

• Focuses on practical, production-level usage.
• Taught by an experienced Meta engineer.
• Covers advanced topics rarely discussed in basic AI coding courses.
• Includes live support and project-based learning.

Main Focus

Using Claude Code as an AI-powered software engineering platform rather than simply a code-completion tool, enabling developers to automate, orchestrate, and scale development workflows.