Claude Code How-To Guide

My Development Preferences

About Me

  • Experience Level: 8 years full-stack development
  • Preferred Languages: TypeScript, Python
  • Communication Style: Direct, with examples
  • Learning Style: Visual diagrams with code

Code Preferences

Error Handling

I prefer explicit error handling with try-catch blocks and meaningful error messages. Avoid generic errors. Always log errors for debugging.

Comments

Use comments for WHY, not WHAT. Code should be self-documenting. Comments should explain business logic or non-obvious decisions.

Testing

I prefer TDD (test-driven development). Write tests first, then implementation. Focus on behavior, not implementation details.

Architecture

I prefer modular, loosely-coupled design. Use dependency injection for testability. Separate concerns (Controllers, Services, Repositories).

Debugging Preferences

  • Use console.log with prefix: [DEBUG]
  • Include context: function name, relevant variables
  • Use stack traces when available
  • Always include timestamps in logs

Communication

  • Explain complex concepts with diagrams
  • Show concrete examples before explaining theory
  • Include before/after code snippets
  • Summarize key points at the end

Project Organization

I organize my projects as:

project/
  ├── src/
  │   ├── api/
  │   ├── services/
  │   ├── models/
  │   └── utils/
  ├── tests/
  ├── docs/
  └── docker/

Tooling

  • IDE: VS Code with vim keybindings
  • Terminal: Zsh with Oh-My-Zsh
  • Format: Prettier (100 char line length)
  • Linter: ESLint with airbnb config
  • Test Framework: Jest with React Testing Library

Last Updated: August 4, 2026 Claude Code Version: 2.1.220 Sources: - https://code.claude.com/docs/en/memory Compatible Models: Claude Fable 5, Claude Opus 5, Claude Sonnet 5, Claude Sonnet 4.6, Claude Opus 4.8, Claude Haiku 4.5

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