How Boris Uses Claude Code

How Boris Uses Claude Code is a guide that explains how a creator at Anthropic, Boris Cherny, uses a tool called Claude Code in his everyday work. It shows how to make the most of this tool, even with a simple setup, by using many sessions at once, choosing the best models, and making sure the work is well-documented and checked.

Benefits

This guide highlights how using Claude Code can make work more efficient. By running multiple sessions at the same time, users can avoid conflicts and switch easily between different tasks on their computer or even their phone. Using advanced models like Opus 4.5 can lead to faster results because it requires less guidance. Documenting mistakes and best practices helps the team learn and avoid repeating errors, a process called "Compounding Engineering."

Use Cases

Claude Code can be used in many ways to improve coding and development. Its "Plan Mode" helps refine tasks before starting, and "Slash Commands" automate common actions. "Subagents" can handle repetitive tasks like simplifying code or running tests. "Hooks" can automatically format code or trigger actions after certain events. Users can also customize the tool's appearance and behavior. Claude Code can integrate with tools like Slack and BigQuery, and it can handle long tasks by verifying completion. It's also a powerful tool for learning, offering different output styles and creating visual aids for understanding code. The guide also details how to create and install "skills" for specialized tasks, like code review or data analysis.

Vibes

The guide mentions that Claude Code has been used to co-author a significant number of public commits on GitHub, showing its practical application and contribution to software development.