Jules Boiteux
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Claude Code for Beginners in 45 Min: No Coding Skills Needed

45 min
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Learn the Core Commands by Working on a Real Codebase

Question an open-source codebase, draft specs and docs, ship a small fix, and learn the core commands as you go.

Write and Edit Your Specs as Local Markdown Files

Have Claude write a spec into a local file, read it, then refine it one precise request at a time. You stay in control.

Connect Claude Code to Your Third-Party Tools With MCP

Plug Claude Code into your tools, then turn your spec into a prototype in Figma or Lovable, or a story map in Whimsical.

Get a Real Taste of the "Claude Code for PMs" Course

Module 1 of "Claude Code for Product Managers: From Beginner to Advanced" in miniature: same method, same tools.

Why this topic matters

Everyone says you should try Claude Code. Most people stall after the first prompt, put it off, and fall behind. This lesson is your catch-up on the basics. In 45 minutes you learn the core commands, write specs as local files, and connect Claude Code to tools like Figma, Lovable or Whimsical. I'll show you how to install and set up Claude Code. All you need is Claude Pro ($20/month).

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Jules Boiteux

Jules Boiteux

Former Senior Product Manager, now founder of Vibe Coding Academy & AI educator

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