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AI-Assisted Development in Visual Studio — Introductory Field Guide
Learn to run Claude Code inside Visual Studio's terminal for real agentic development—safely and cost-aware.
What you’ll walk away with
- Explain what Claude Code can and can't actually do inside Visual Studio's integrated terminal
- Set up and run the Claude CLI as part of your real development workflow
- Work with Claude Code effectively, understanding how to direct it well on coding tasks
- Apply security considerations before letting an AI agent touch your codebase
- Manage the cost implications of running Claude Code sessions
- Complete a hands-on first real task using Claude Code in Visual Studio
Questions people ask before they start
Do I need prior experience with AI coding tools?
No. The first module starts by clarifying what the course covers (and what it doesn't) and walks through Claude Code's core capabilities before you touch anything hands-on.
Is this specific to Visual Studio, or does it cover other editors?
This course is specifically about running Claude Code and the Claude CLI inside Visual Studio's integrated terminal. It doesn't cover other IDEs.
Will this teach me how to prompt Claude Code effectively?
Yes — the 'Working With It Well' lesson focuses on using Claude Code well in practice, and you'll apply that in the hands-on first task lesson.
Does the course address the risks of letting an AI agent run in my terminal?
Yes. Since Securafy is a cybersecurity company first, the course includes a dedicated lesson on security and cost considerations before you start running real tasks.
Is there an actual hands-on exercise, or is it all conceptual?
There's a dedicated hands-on lesson, 'Your First Real Task,' where you apply what you've learned to a real piece of work rather than just reading about it.
How much of this course is about cost management for API/CLI usage?
Cost considerations are covered alongside security in one lesson within the second module — it's addressed directly, not as an afterthought, but it's one lesson among five.