What you'll learn
- Install Claude Code and run your first task in plain English
- Create and edit files, analyze data, and build simple websites
- Automate the repetitive jobs that eat your day
- Extend Claude with Skills and the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Build custom agents that handle whole workflows for you
Claude Code is Anthropic's AI assistant that lives right on your computer and does real tasks for you. This beginner's guide takes you from a blank terminal to a confident, productive user — one clear step at a time.