Agentic Coding with Claude Code

Topic 1: Claude Code Architecture & RAG Foundations

• Overview of Agentic Coding and Claude Code architecture
• How Claude navigates codebases and uses tools (filesystem, terminal, GitHub, MCP servers)
• Memory persistence and cross-session context
• Understanding RAG chatbot architecture (embeddings, vector DB, backend, frontend, data flow)
• Creating and structuring CLAUDE.md for persistent project knowledge
• Managing context using file references, screenshots, and escape, clear, compact commands
• Hands-on: Initialize RAG project and document architecture

Topic 2: Agentic Development, Testing & Git Workflows

• Planning-first development to improve Claude performance
• Using thinking mode for complex tasks
• Brainstorming with subagents
• Adding backend and frontend features to a RAG chatbot
• Writing automated tests and refactoring chatbot components
• Running parallel Claude sessions using Git worktrees
• Fixing GitHub issues and managing PRs with Claude Code integration
• Hands-on: Build feature branch, test, create and merge PR

Topic 3: Advanced Tooling, Automation & AI-Driven UI

• Using Claude Code hooks to execute pre/post tool commands
• Refactoring a Jupyter notebook into a production dashboard
• Connecting Claude to Figma MCP to import mockups and generate UI
• Building a web interface using Federal Reserve Economic Data
• Using Playwright MCP to automate browser testing and capture screenshots
• Iteratively improving UI design with Claude feedback
• Hands-on: Convert notebook to dashboard and auto-test UI with Playwright