This course, “Claude Code for Professional Developers,” focuses on the proper use of AI tools in programming, addressing the common pitfalls of “vibe coding” where developers copy generated code without proper verification and understanding. Instead of this approach, participants will learn to effectively utilize Claude Code as a robust engineering tool to write high-quality, maintainable code while accelerating development.
Throughout the course, students will create a complete AI application—a customer support system—covering the entire development cycle from design to deployment. Key topics include:
- System design and authentication setup
- Implementation of AI features
- Testing and deployment processes
- Modern tools and practices, including React, Express, Prisma, and PostgreSQL
- Writing unit and end-to-end tests
- Integrating AI through Vercel AI SDK
- Email interaction setup
- Containerization with Docker
- Automation using GitHub Actions
By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to correctly use Claude Code and will complete a production-ready project that can serve as a foundation for real-world applications.