Visual Studio Mastery · Step 12 of 15
AI Agents Inside Visual Studio
Learn to direct Claude Code as an agent inside Visual Studio's terminal — not just autocomplete lines.
What you’ll walk away with
- Explain the practical difference between directing an agentic tool like Claude Code and using autocomplete tools like GitHub Copilot
- Set up Claude Code with real project context so it understands your codebase before acting
- Use Plan Mode and subagents to break down and delegate agentic work effectively
- Review agentic work critically before accepting changes into your project
- Run a complete agentic task from start to finish inside Visual Studio's integrated terminal, using the Claude CLI directly
Questions people ask before they start
Do I need prior experience with Claude Code or the Claude CLI?
No. The course starts by explaining why it focuses on Claude Code instead of GitHub Copilot, then walks through giving it project context, so you build understanding from the ground up.
Is this about GitHub Copilot or other autocomplete tools?
No. The first lesson specifically explains why this course is about Claude Code as an agent, not autocomplete tools like GitHub Copilot. If you're looking for autocomplete-focused training, this isn't it.
What does 'directing an agent' actually mean in this course?
It means learning to give Claude Code real project context, use Plan Mode and subagents to structure its work, and review what it produces — rather than accepting suggestions line by line like a traditional autocomplete tool.
Will I actually complete a real task, or is this all theory?
The course ends with a hands-on lesson where you run a real agentic task start to finish, applying the context-setting, planning, and review skills from the earlier lessons.
Do I need Visual Studio set up with a terminal already?
You'll be working inside Visual Studio's integrated terminal throughout the course, so having Visual Studio installed will let you follow along directly as you learn to direct Claude Code and the Claude CLI.
Is this course focused on security since Securafy is a cybersecurity company?
This particular course focuses specifically on directing Claude Code and the Claude CLI effectively — it covers reviewing agentic work as part of that workflow, not a dedicated security curriculum.