The book on Claude Code that didn't exist — until now

Most developers use
10% of Claude Code.

This book gives you the other 90%. Every tool, every setting, every workflow — explained so you actually understand what's happening under the hood.

59,000+ words. 20 chapters. 3 cheat sheets. Written by Ramon Tenório for developers who want to stop guessing and start shipping.

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Understanding
Claude Code

v1.0 · 59,467 words · 26 chapters

claude.press © 2026
59,000+
words
20
chapters
3
appendices
3
cheat sheets

Sound familiar?

If any of these are true, you're leaving serious productivity on the table.

You copy-paste Claude's suggestions instead of letting it edit directly

You restart sessions because Claude 'forgot' what you were working on

You don't know what CLAUDE.md is or why it matters

You approve every permission prompt without understanding what it does

You've never used subagents, hooks, or MCP servers

You spend more time re-prompting than actually building

None of this is your fault. There's no official guide, no manual, no single resource that explains how Claude Code actually works. Until this book.

What's inside

Go from “it works sometimes”to “I know exactly what it's doing”

Each chapter solves a real problem. No filler, no theory dumps — just the knowledge that changes how you work.

Stop Prompting Blind

Learn exactly how the agentic loop transforms your words into file edits, commands, and commits — so you can write prompts that work on the first try.

Use the Right Tool Every Time

There are 12+ tools Claude can reach for. Most users don't know half of them. You'll understand when and why each one fires — and how to steer it.

Never Get Blocked by Permissions Again

The permission system confuses everyone at first. Learn the trust levels, the allow/deny logic, and how to configure it so Claude works the way you want.

Fix the 'Claude Forgot Everything' Problem

Context window overflow is the #1 frustration. Learn how to structure sessions, use CLAUDE.md, and manage context so Claude stays sharp through long tasks.

Let Claude Handle Your Git Safely

Commits, branches, PRs — most people are afraid to let Claude touch git. Learn exactly how it works and the guardrails that keep your history safe.

Connect Claude to Everything

MCP servers let Claude talk to databases, APIs, Slack, Linear — anything. Hooks let you automate its behavior. This is where Claude Code becomes truly powerful.

20 chapters + 3 appendices

Complete Table of Contents

PART 1Foundations
  • CH 01What Is Claude Code?
  • CH 02Installation & First Run
  • CH 03The Agentic Loop
PART 2The Toolbox
  • CH 04Tools Deep Dive
  • CH 05The Permission System
  • CH 06Bash vs Dedicated Tools
PART 3The File System
  • CH 07The .claude Directory
  • CH 08CLAUDE.md
  • CH 09Session Transcripts
PART 4How I Think
  • CH 10Context Window
  • CH 11Subagents
  • CH 12Models Inside Me
PART 5Workflows
  • CH 13Git Integration
  • CH 14MCP Servers
  • CH 15Hooks
  • CH 16Slash Commands & Skills
PART 6Troubleshooting
  • CH 17Reading My Errors
  • CH 18Why I Did That
  • CH 19Cost & Token Management
  • CH 20Tips & Best Practices
APPENDICES
CLI Reference Cheat SheetAll Environment VariablesKeyboard Shortcuts
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Chapter 1 — What Is Claude Code?
“A good analogy is the difference between calling a mechanic on the phone and having one show up at your garage. The phone mechanic can describe how to change your oil, walking you through each step while you fumble with the wrench. The garage mechanic pops the hood and does the work while you watch, and at any point you can say ‘stop’ or ‘not that wrench.’

Claude Code is the mechanic in your garage: you describe what you want in plain language, and Claude figures out how to build it.

Who this book is for

Developers using Claude Code daily

You use it but feel like you're only scratching the surface. There's a gap between what Claude can do and what you're getting out of it.

Devs evaluating AI coding tools

You're deciding between Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code. This book shows you exactly what Claude Code can do — no marketing fluff.

Team leads rolling out Claude Code

You need your team productive fast. This book is the onboarding material that doesn't exist yet — from zero to advanced in one read.

Written by
Ramon Tenório

I use Claude Code every single day to build real products. After hundreds of sessions, I realized the biggest bottleneck isn't the tool — it's not understanding how it works. So I wrote the guide I wish existed when I started.

Every chapter is based on real workflows, real mistakes, and real patterns that actually work. No recycled documentation — just hard-earned knowledge organized so you can absorb it fast.

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Yes. The book starts from zero — what Claude Code is, how to install it, how to run your first session. Then it builds up to advanced topics like subagents, MCP servers, and hooks. Every chapter assumes you might be reading it first.

Almost certainly. Most users only touch 10-20% of what Claude Code can do. Chapters on context window management, subagents, hooks, and the permission system are consistently eye-openers even for daily users.

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Use it better.

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