Really useful piece. What stands out is not just Claude Code itself, but the bigger shift behind it. Coding is slowly becoming more accessible to people who can think clearly, give direction, and test well, even if they do not write syntax.
Exactly. Once the model layer becomes easier for everyone to access, the real difference shifts to product judgment. Not just what the tool can do, but what problem it solves, how smoothly it fits into work, and whether people actually keep using it.
Greaaaat article. I've been using Claude Code on a Raspberry Pi for a few months. This article does a much, much better job than I ever could in describing setup, benefits, tweaks, annoyances. Love your stuff!
- you can copy the design code of any website on the internet, feed that code directly into Claude Code, and get an exact copy of the website (with your style based on how you prompt). To do this (Mac) go to a website that you really like, press option + command + i and copy the code under styles.
- install the puppeteer function (tell Claude code you want to install it) to set up an auto screenshot function so you don’t need to manually screenshot errors you find. It will do it automatically.
Good piece — Ruben writes well for a non-technical audience and has clearly put thought into accessibility. A few honest takes:
What’s genuinely useful here:
The CLAUDE.md memory trick is solid and underused by beginners. The “screenshot the bug” workflow is practical. The “describe the outcome, not the steps” prompting advice is correct and worth repeating. These are real habits that save time.
Where it gets a bit sloppy:
He conflates Claude Code (the terminal-based agentic coding tool) with the Claude desktop app’s “Code” tab, which are actually different products. The VS Code + Claude extension workflow he’s describing is Windsurf/Cursor territory more than classic Claude Code. If a reader goes Googling “Claude Code” expecting a VS Code plugin experience, they’ll be confused.
The “100x faster” framing is classic content-creator hyperbole. Skip permissions + auto-accept is genuinely useful, but it’s also where things go sideways for non-technical users who can’t debug a spiral loop or catch a messy codebase. He acknowledges this in the “falls short” section at least — which is the most honest part of the piece.
The honest meta-observation:
This is a newsletter for people who want to feel like they’re building without really building. Which is fine!
There is some bad advice in here, coming from a seasoned engineer. Don’t put all your instructions in a Claude.md or instructions.md file; it will eat up the context window even if not relevant for the task. Use SKILL.md files instead.
You don’t have to be an expert dev to share your experience. But it is a good idea to research best practices before unintentionally giving bad advice on the matter as if you were the SME.
I created two apps for my team that changed the way we work, I also created what may be my first “owned” business.
It is amazing how it unlocks the barrier between you and your ideas. Just to say though, I still think developers are vital and will never ever go away, Claude is more like a companion than a competitor, I am learning SQL and Python myself to transition career to Data Engineering.
Thanks for this, Ruben. It's really really helpful. I'm not a techie, but I have managed to install Claude Code. Now I need to do the other bits and find it a project, probably a landing page for my new site hustle. Thanks a lot, excellent work as always.
Really useful piece. What stands out is not just Claude Code itself, but the bigger shift behind it. Coding is slowly becoming more accessible to people who can think clearly, give direction, and test well, even if they do not write syntax.
what's left is pure product thinking.
Exactly. Once the model layer becomes easier for everyone to access, the real difference shifts to product judgment. Not just what the tool can do, but what problem it solves, how smoothly it fits into work, and whether people actually keep using it.
Thanks for sharing, love the explanation of Claude Code.
glad you liked it :) do you code?
Hey Ruben. Can you share the my voice , my rules with me? Or a guide to set them up would be great!
sure - check my dm.
Thanks for sharing this! super detailed, it honestly made me want to open my mac and sign in right away haha
read every single word. really glad i came across this. also… this made me realize how fast claude is evolving :)
go play with it now :) its honestly super fun.
Greaaaat article. I've been using Claude Code on a Raspberry Pi for a few months. This article does a much, much better job than I ever could in describing setup, benefits, tweaks, annoyances. Love your stuff!
the permissions thing is genuinely annoying :) glad you liked it.
Two other tips:
- you can copy the design code of any website on the internet, feed that code directly into Claude Code, and get an exact copy of the website (with your style based on how you prompt). To do this (Mac) go to a website that you really like, press option + command + i and copy the code under styles.
- install the puppeteer function (tell Claude code you want to install it) to set up an auto screenshot function so you don’t need to manually screenshot errors you find. It will do it automatically.
thanks for the tips :)
I shared with Claude (it’s become habit)
Good piece — Ruben writes well for a non-technical audience and has clearly put thought into accessibility. A few honest takes:
What’s genuinely useful here:
The CLAUDE.md memory trick is solid and underused by beginners. The “screenshot the bug” workflow is practical. The “describe the outcome, not the steps” prompting advice is correct and worth repeating. These are real habits that save time.
Where it gets a bit sloppy:
He conflates Claude Code (the terminal-based agentic coding tool) with the Claude desktop app’s “Code” tab, which are actually different products. The VS Code + Claude extension workflow he’s describing is Windsurf/Cursor territory more than classic Claude Code. If a reader goes Googling “Claude Code” expecting a VS Code plugin experience, they’ll be confused.
The “100x faster” framing is classic content-creator hyperbole. Skip permissions + auto-accept is genuinely useful, but it’s also where things go sideways for non-technical users who can’t debug a spiral loop or catch a messy codebase. He acknowledges this in the “falls short” section at least — which is the most honest part of the piece.
The honest meta-observation:
This is a newsletter for people who want to feel like they’re building without really building. Which is fine!
i explained those in the blog by the way :)
I have found your writing to be inspiring and incredibly useful. Thank you.
really glad to know.
Exactly!!!
There is some bad advice in here, coming from a seasoned engineer. Don’t put all your instructions in a Claude.md or instructions.md file; it will eat up the context window even if not relevant for the task. Use SKILL.md files instead.
Look it up.
I actually saw this yesterday: https://x.com/trq212/status/2033949937936085378.
Reminder: me and my entire community we do not want to code for a living.
I believe you are a dev yourself - so a different audience.
You don’t have to be an expert dev to share your experience. But it is a good idea to research best practices before unintentionally giving bad advice on the matter as if you were the SME.
Going to try the loop-breaking prompt. Great one as usual!
curious how did it go!
Always so valuable Ruben! Worth every dollar
thanks for supporting as always!!
I created two apps for my team that changed the way we work, I also created what may be my first “owned” business.
It is amazing how it unlocks the barrier between you and your ideas. Just to say though, I still think developers are vital and will never ever go away, Claude is more like a companion than a competitor, I am learning SQL and Python myself to transition career to Data Engineering.
as i've said, its powerful as a brief for a dev :)
GREAT one!
Next: VS Code for no coders, please.
Thanks!
if more readers want it :)
I second the motion. 🙋🏻♀️
Ruben it was really helpful, I now created my first website using Claude Code with zero coding knowledge. Thank you!!
love to hear it :) if you need anything, i'd love to assist you
Great guide ! Thanks
glad you liked it - did you explore? :)
awesome bro, thank you 👌🤝😎
you’re welcome!!
Thanks for this, Ruben. It's really really helpful. I'm not a techie, but I have managed to install Claude Code. Now I need to do the other bits and find it a project, probably a landing page for my new site hustle. Thanks a lot, excellent work as always.
happy to make it a little simpler :) all the best on your project.