How I Use Claude Code to Reignite My Passion for Development

I used to be a Computer Science graduate who worked in big tech as a full-stack developer 15 years ago. Over time, my career shifted—I became a brand designer, UI/UX expert, marketing director, and eventually a business director. Then, I founded Tenten.co, one of the first product and startup studios in Taiwan, and led it to become the first design agency in the region to win an Awwward.

For years, I didn’t write a single line of code—until Claude Code reignited my passion for development. Now, as a tech founder, investor, and product owner, I’m leveraging AI to build faster, smarter, and more efficiently. Here’s how I use Claude Code to supercharge my workflow.

1. MCP Servers: Running AI-Powered Dev Environments

Instead of setting up complex local environments, I use Managed Compute Platform (MCP) servers to run AI-assisted coding sessions. These cloud-based instances allow me to:

Spin up pre-configured dev environments in seconds
Offload heavy computations (like LLM inference) to dedicated servers
Collaborate with AI in real-time without draining my local machine

This setup is perfect for rapid prototyping and AI-augmented debugging.

2. Claude SDK: Integrating AI Directly into My Workflow

The Claude SDK lets me interact with Claude programmatically. I use it to:

Automate repetitive coding tasks (boilerplate generation, API integrations)
Extract insights from documentation without manual reading
Generate test cases on the fly

By embedding Claude into my scripts, I reduce context-switching and maintain flow state while coding.

3. Planning Mode: Structuring Projects Before Writing Code

Before diving into implementation, I use Claude’s Planning Mode to:

Break down features into modular components
Anticipate edge cases early
Generate pseudo-code that guides development

This ensures I ship faster with fewer revisions.

4. Context7 MCP: Keeping Long-Term Memory in AI Sessions

One of Claude’s limitations is context window constraints. To overcome this, I use Context7 MCP, a technique where I:

Summarize key project details in a structured prompt
Maintain a rolling memory of critical decisions
Feed Claude with relevant snippets to retain context

This prevents "AI amnesia" and keeps responses coherent across long sessions.

5. Let Claude RTFM (Read the F* Manual for Me)**

Instead of manually sifting through docs, I upload technical documentation and ask Claude to:

Explain complex concepts in simple terms
Generate code examples from API references
Highlight best practices from official guides

This saves hours of research time and helps me stay updated without deep-diving into every new framework.

6. Voice Input: Coding Without Typing

When brainstorming or debugging, I dictate my thoughts using voice input. Claude transcribes and processes them, allowing me to:

Describe problems naturally (e.g., "Why is my Next.js API route returning a 500 error?")
Get instant explanations without typing
Iterate on ideas faster

This is especially useful when prototyping on the go.

7. Stage Early, Stage Often: AI-Assisted Version Control

Instead of waiting until the end, I commit small changes frequently and use Claude to:

Write meaningful commit messages
Suggest optimizations before pushing
Detect potential bugs via diff analysis

This keeps my Git history clean and reduces merge conflicts.

8. Git Worktrees: Parallel Development with AI Help

I use Git worktrees to maintain multiple branches simultaneously. Claude helps by:

Switching contexts between features
Resolving merge conflicts intelligently
Keeping experimental branches organized

This lets me test ideas in isolation without breaking the main codebase.

9. Experiment with One-Off Work: Rapid Prototyping

Instead of over-engineering, I build disposable prototypes with Claude’s help:

Scaffold quick MVPs in minutes
Validate ideas before investing time
Discard failed experiments without regret

This reduces sunk-cost bias and keeps innovation flowing.

10. Stick to Popular AI-Friendly Stacks (Python, TypeScript, Next.js, Supabase, etc.)

Claude performs best with well-documented, mainstream technologies. My go-to stack includes:

Python (for AI/ML tasks)
TypeScript + Next.js (for full-stack apps)
Supabase (for backend & auth)
Vercel (for deployment)
Clerk.com / Neon.com (for auth & serverless Postgres)

This ensures maximum compatibility with AI-generated code.

11. Avoid One-Shot Prompts: Iterate for Better Results

Instead of expecting perfect output in one try, I:

Refine prompts incrementally
Ask Claude to explain its reasoning
Correct mistakes interactively

This leads to higher-quality code with fewer hallucinations.

12. Interrupt Early, Interrupt Often: Steering AI Mid-Execution

If Claude starts generating suboptimal code, I interrupt and redirect it by:

Clarifying requirements mid-stream
Providing counterexamples
Asking for alternative approaches

This keeps the AI aligned with my intent.

13. Configure Your Terminal for AI-Powered Workflows

I’ve customized my terminal with:

AI-powered autocomplete (e.g., Fig, Warp)
Inline Claude queries via CLI tools
Shortcuts for common AI commands

This makes AI assistance seamless in daily coding.

14. Connect Your IDE for Real-Time AI Pair Programming

I integrate Claude directly into VS Code using:

Official extensions
Custom snippets
Inline code explanations

This turns my IDE into an AI co-pilot.

15. Custom Commands: Automate Repetitive Tasks

I’ve trained Claude to recognize project-specific shortcuts, like:

"Generate a React form with validation"
"Debug this SQL query"
"Optimize this Python function"

This cuts boilerplate work dramatically.

16. Paste Images into Claude for Visual Debugging

When stuck, I screenshot errors and ask Claude to:

Interpret stack traces
Suggest fixes
Explain obscure warnings

This is a game-changer for debugging.

Conclusion: AI Is the Ultimate Leverage for Founders

Claude Code has reignited my love for development and made me 10x more productive as a solo entrepreneur. The key is balancing automation with human oversight—letting AI handle grunt work while I focus on strategy.

More Than a Designer: A Founder Building the Next Great Product with Claude Code

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