Notes on building software.
A personal blog of technical articles about software development.
Keeping CLAUDE.md Small and Focused
A short CLAUDE.md works better than a long one; aim under about 200 lines and cut anything Claude can infer from the code.
Generating a CLAUDE.md with /init
The /init command scans your project and writes a starter CLAUDE.md so you do not have to build one from a blank file.
What Plan Mode Is and Why It Helps
Plan mode is a read-only mode where Claude explores your code and proposes a plan without changing a single file.
Entering Plan Mode with Shift+Tab
Cycle permission modes with Shift+Tab, or launch straight into plan mode from the command line.
The Explore, Plan, Implement, Verify Loop
A simple four-step loop keeps big tasks on track: explore first, plan, implement, then verify.
Editing a Plan Before You Run It
A plan is a draft you can shape. Refine it in plan mode until it is right, then approve.