Claude Code with a Silicon Valley Engineer (for Developers)

Are you using AI but still typing new prompts every single time? Code is being generated, but are team-level automation and systematization still out of reach? This course is not about learning Claude Code as a "conversation tool." It is a course where you will learn how to design AI as a system using Agents, Sub-agents, Agent Teams, Memory, and Hooks.

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화이팅

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Hello. I remember that the things you said during your seminar in Korea a while ago were very helpful. Recently, I went through the official Claude Code documentation and even took a lecture as a review, and it was very helpful once again. Above all, what you said in the last session really stuck with me. Thank you as always.

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채유현

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It feels like the work of an expert.

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ddh

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It was very helpful to be able to get just the information I needed quickly while working busily. Thank you!

What you will gain after the course

  • The ability to design AI as a "system" rather than a "tool"

  • Claude Code architecture patterns applicable directly to real-world practice

  • An engineer's mindset for maintaining competitiveness in the AI era

🔥 Claude Code: From a developer who uses AI to an engineer who designs AI

This course is not about "how to use AI," but about the AI architecture design mindset.

  • 🔥 You can utilize AI as an automation engine rather than just a simple conversation tool

  • 🧠 You can design a role-based AI structure through Agent · Subagent · Agent Teams

  • ⚙️ You can create workflows that eliminate repetitive tasks using Hooks, Memory, and Skills

  • Through Model & Cost strategies, you can control performance and cost simultaneously

  • 📦 You can use output-style to create a standardized output structure that enables team-level collaboration.

🎯 Recommended for these people

Developers who use AI every day, but whose productivity does not increase structurally

"I use AI a lot... but why does it always feel like I'm starting over from scratch?"

Senior engineers who want to build team-level automation

I feel like I could turn this into a system... but how should I structure it?

Engineers who feel anxious about their career competitiveness in the AI era

AI is getting better and better... where does my role end?

🚀 After taking the course

  • ✅ You will understand the “structure” of Claude Code, not just its features

  • 🔥 You can turn AI into a reusable system, rather than just using it repeatedly.

  • 🤖 You can create a unique story about how you "designed an AI system."

🎥 Here is what you will learn

Agent · Role-based Design · Workflow · Prompt Architecture · Reusable Structure

  • You will learn how to design Claude not just as a "chat tool," but as a Role-based System.

  • Instead of making a single AI handle everything, you will learn design methods to divide and structure tasks into specific work units.

  • Practice how to automate repetitive tasks by creating reusable prompt structures.

  • Understand the difference between a "well-functioning AI structure" and "unstable AI usage" through comparison.

AI without context = inconsistent reasoning.

Subagent · Division of Labor Structure · Agent Teams · Collaboration Model · Plugin Extension

  • Learn how to create a division of labor for AI using subagents.

  • Design a structure where a single developer operates like a small team through AI.

  • Understand how to divide roles between AIs and synthesize results through Agent Teams.

  • Learn how to expand Claude like a platform using plugins.

  • In an era where AI tools are changing rapidly, we outline a strategy to survive without FOMO.

What Are Agent Teams?

Go beyond being a simple user and become an orchestrator who commands AI.

🤔 Why I created this course

When I first encountered AI, I was amazed. And soon, the following question came to mind.

"Am I going to keep using this only as a prompt every time? Isn't this a matter of design, not conversation?"

When you work in the field for a long time, one principle becomes etched into your mind: If it is not automated, it does not scale.

I reached the same conclusion while using Claude Code.

That using AI well and designing AI as a system are two completely different matters.

So I began to view Claude Code not as a "conversation tool," but as a designable platform.

A structure that can be scaled to a team level by dividing agents based on roles, creating automatic execution with Hooks, maintaining context with Memory, and standardizing Output. This course is a direct compilation of that process.

❓ Do you have any questions?

Q1. I'm already using ChatGPT or Claude well, so do I really need to take this course?

To be honest,
if you feel that writing good prompts is enough,
you might not need this course.

But if you've had these thoughts even once, it's a different story:

  • "I feel like this could be automated..."

  • "Why am I rewriting the same thing every time?"

  • “How should I structure this to introduce it to the team?”

This course does not teach prompt skills.
It covers how to design AI like a system..

It is the process of moving from someone who uses it well
to someone who designs it well.

Q2. Isn't the content too advanced? Will it be difficult to follow?

This course is intended for those with basic development experience.

However, it does not cover difficult content like mathematical formulas.

I explain it by applying the same criteria I use when designing systems in practice to
Claude Code.

Because you will understand
“why it is designed this way” rather than just receiving a “functional description,”
you will be able to follow along much more clearly than you might expect.

Q3. What actually changes after learning this?

The biggest change is this: AI is no longer just a "conversation partner."
It becomes a structure where AI performs the tasks.

In the past:

  • Document writing → Prompting every time

  • Code scaffolding → New request every time

  • Repetitive tasks → New conversation every time

After taking the course:

  • The Agent takes on a role

  • Hooks execute automatically and

  • Memory maintains the context

In other words, the AI behaves like a team member.

Notes Before Taking the Course

Practice Environment

  • Operating System and Version (OS): macOS (Recommended),

    Windows 10 / 11,

    Linux (including Ubuntu)

  • Tools Used: Claude Code (Anthropic Claude), iTerms2, VS Code, or terminal environment

  • PC Specifications: Standard laptop level from within the last 3–5 years - 8GB RAM or more (16GB recommended)

Learning Materials

  • All lecture materials are provided as PDFs and are written in English.
    I prepared them in English with the hope that they will be of some help when you work in a global environment or seek employment abroad.

  • You must have a Claude Pro subscription or higher, or use the API, to access this.

  • Please check the reference room for code-related materials.

Prerequisites and Important Notes

  • This course is for developers with experience in practical work or personal projects.
    👉 It is not suitable for those learning programming for the first time.

  • This course is not a 'vibe coding' course focused on producing quick results.
    👉 It is suitable for those who want to understand concepts and structures.

  • Recommended for those with the following experience:

    • Those who are comfortable using the terminal

    • Those who have an understanding of basic Git concepts

    • Those who have experience using LLMs such as ChatGPT


  • ❗ This course is not recommended if any of the following apply to you.

    • Those who are starting programming for the first time

    • Those who only want to get results quickly

    • Those looking for a follow-along style lecture without basic concepts

Recommended for
these people

Who is this course right for?

  • Developers who use AI but start over from scratch every time

  • A senior engineer who wants to create team-level automation

  • Engineers who feel anxious about their career competitiveness in the AI era

  • Tech leaders / aspiring founders who are exhausted by repetitive tasks

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic development experience - Experience using CLI (terminal), experience writing code (any language)

  • Experience using ChatGPT or Claude

  • Interest in system design

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  • younghyokim6126326님의 프로필 이미지
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    To be honest, I took this course with some skepticism because there are so many AI tool lectures these days, but this one was quite different. I am currently working as an engineer in the US, and while I had been using things like Claude and Claude Code here and there, I didn't have a clear, systematic framework. Through this course, I was able to organize in my head why the parts I was using based on intuition were important and what kind of approach I should take. In particular, I liked that it didn't just stay at the "click this button" level, but explained context, workflow, memory management, and agentic approaches from an actual engineering perspective. I believe this content will be very helpful for developers who want to properly utilize AI in practice. I am enjoying your lectures as always. Personally, I feel like there are some people in the review section who cloud the discussion with things unrelated to the essence of the course, but I think anyone who has done proper engineering will fully understand why this content is important. Since this is less about simple usage and more about "how to handle AI as an engineering tool," it was a huge help to an engineer like me who has these concerns in the field.

    • altoformula
      Instructor

      Hello Younghyo Kim, Thank you so much for leaving such a great review. Your feedback is even more relatable because it comes from someone who actually uses Claude and Claude Code in the field. As you mentioned, while there are many lectures explaining how to use AI tools themselves these days, there don't seem to be many materials that connect why such structures are important and how to design context and workflows. And thank you very much for your final comment as well. Ultimately, this lecture is more about how to bring AI into a developer's productivity and thought system rather than just how to use buttons, so I think those with actual engineering experience feel its importance even more. Thank you for always watching the lectures 🙏

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    I've become much better at using Claude Code in my professional work. Thank you.

    • altoformula
      Instructor

      Hello Mango, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review.

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    I felt like I was using Claude Code in a limited way, so I finished the course quickly in just one day. It was a great lecture because I learned about features I didn't know existed and understood the reasoning behind why they should be used that way. Above all, the closing remarks were very impressive. It stuck with me when you said to cultivate a way of thinking rather than just focusing on tools, and that even in Silicon Valley—excluding certain experimental organizations—overhauling entire tech stacks isn't that common. I realized that rushing ahead isn't what's important; ultimately, having a solid foundation is key. Thank you for the great lecture.

    • altoformula
      Instructor

      Hello Mak-kim, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Claude Code has many features, but it's often hard to get a feel for how to actually utilize them. I am truly glad that the lecture helped you not only discover new features but also understand the reasoning behind why they are used in certain ways. In particular, thank you for finding the part I mentioned at the end—**"The way of thinking is more important than the tool"**—so impressionable. As you mentioned, while tech stacks and tools constantly change, I believe what ultimately lasts is the fundamentals and the mindset used to approach problems. I feel very rewarded knowing that the lecture was able to convey even a small part of that message. Thank you once again for your kind words, and I will continue to update the content with more helpful information in the future. Thank you! 🙏

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    5

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    Thanks to Mikook, I had the opportunity to re-engage with Claude and Claude Code and experience their various features firsthand. I tend to prefer looking at the essential parts first and learning the rest through hands-on experience rather than listening to an entire lecture from start to finish. I approached this course in that manner and spent about two months testing Claude and Claude Code in various ways. In conclusion, the lecture itself served as a great catalyst for me to re-evaluate Claude. In particular, Claude Code and the recently released design-related features were impressive compared to my initial tests. However, after actual use, I felt that rather than relying on these tools entirely, they are more suitable as supplementary tools for someone who already has a certain level of experience and judgment. I also encountered some of the same points that led me to stop using Claude in the past. Consequently, I have concluded that services like ChatGPT, which excel at maintaining conversational flow and memory, or services like Gemini, which are integrated with the Google ecosystem, are a better fit for my current workflow. Nevertheless, without this lecture, I don't think I would have had the chance to seriously test Claude and Claude Code again. This course was a meaningful experience in that it allowed me to distinguish between tools that suit me and those that don't based on actual usage experience rather than vague impressions.

    • altoformula
      Instructor

      Hello aa a, thank you for the great review 😊 I believe the compatibility between tools and workflows varies greatly from person to person. As you mentioned, the process of using a tool for several months to personally experience "in which situations it works well and where its limitations lie" is incredibly important. In particular, I agree with your opinion that Claude Code is a tool whose strengths shine more when used like an assistant engineer by someone with a certain level of development experience or judgment, rather than just clicking a few buttons to get a result. Conversely, there are certainly aspects that blend more naturally into actual work styles, such as ChatGPT's ability to maintain conversational flow or Gemini's integration with the Google ecosystem. The fact that you utilized the lecture focusing on the parts you needed, rather than following it "strictly in order from start to finish," felt more like a practical, hands-on learning approach. Ultimately, I believe the important thing is not blindly following a specific tool, but creating a workflow that suits you through direct experience. And as you said, the most meaningful part seems to be that you have developed a standard for judgment based on actual testing experience rather than "vague impressions." Thank you for leaving such a detailed review 🙏

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    At first, I was a bit worried because Claude Code felt difficult and had a high barrier to entry, but after taking the lecture, I understood why everyone says it's so important. As a senior engineer myself, I am receiving a lot of help because there are many parts that can be applied directly to actual work. What I especially liked was that it didn't just introduce features, but explained step-by-step from the fundamentals why things are used in a certain way. Many AI tool lectures often just skim through features to follow trends, but this lecture didn't feel like that; it explained things in a way that can be utilized for a long time, which was great. You always quickly reflect new tools and trends, yet you maintain a style that doesn't miss the basic principles, so I personally listen with great trust. Also, your previous English lectures helped me a lot when I was preparing for jobs abroad, and I am enjoying this lecture with great satisfaction as well ✨ I would like to recommend this to developers who want to properly utilize AI in their professional work 😊

    • altoformula
      Instructor

      Hello Dong-geuri, Thank you so much for the great review 🙏 When first encountering Claude Code, the barrier to entry can feel quite high as you mentioned, so I am even more grateful that you understood those aspects and viewed it from a practical, real-world perspective. Moving forward, I will continue to provide updates by focusing on engineering methods that actually endure over time, rather than just following simple trends 😊 Thank you for leaving such kind words!

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