Learning Claude Code: Agentic Coding with VS Code
Creator: Mike master July 28, 2026What You'll Learn
- Install and configure the Claude Code extension within VS Code, including managing login and understanding interaction modes.
- Tailor Claude's responses to your specific project by creating and maintaining a `claude.md` file.
- Debug existing code and implement new features using natural language prompts.
- Refactor code and enforce project-wide coding standards with Claude's assistance.
- Manage code changes and project history using Claude's built-in Git integration and conversation rewind features.
- Control Claude's contextual awareness by referencing specific files, code selections, or turning context off.
About This Course
This course shows you how to integrate Claude Code directly into your VS Code workflow. You'll learn to install the extension, manage your login, and understand Claude's different interaction modes, from asking for edits to fully automated changes. You'll move beyond generic AI responses to truly project-aware coding. You will learn to configure Claude to understand your specific codebase, enabling it to fix bugs, add features, and refactor code with precision. We'll cover how to manage context, enforce coding standards, and use built-in safety nets like Git integration and conversation rewinding, ensuring you can confidently leverage AI in your daily development tasks.
Who this is for: This intermediate course is for developers who want to integrate powerful AI assistance directly into their VS Code environment. You should have a Claude Pro plan or Anthropic API access to fully utilize the extension.
Modules
01: Getting Started with Claude Code in VS Code
50 min
02: Introduction to Learning Claude Code: Agentic Coding with VS Code
217 min
03: Core Claude AI & Prompting
44 min
04: Advanced Agentic Coding Strategies & Enhancements
75 min
05: Building & Deploying Multi-Agent Systems
40 min
01: Getting Started with Claude Code in VS Code
50 min
02: Introduction to Learning Claude Code: Agentic Coding with VS Code
217 min
03: Core Claude AI & Prompting
44 min
04: Advanced Agentic Coding Strategies & Enhancements
75 min
05: Building & Deploying Multi-Agent Systems
40 min
Final Quiz
Covers all 5 modules. Pass with 80% or higher to complete the course.
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