Log Entry 2: Working with Claude
What:
- Decided to enlist an AI assistant to help with coding and blogging
- Chose Claude
- Explained my goals and how I want to work together
Why Claude?
- Capable of helping with coding tasks across languages
- Can explain concepts and break things down clearly
- Assists with writing in a structured way
How We Work:
- I outline the task or topic I need help with
- Claude provides examples, drafts, and suggestions
- We go back-and-forth refining and clarifying
Benefits So Far:
- Claude's explanations help solidify my understanding
- Get higher quality writing by collaborating
- Stays focused on the task at hand
Future Uses:
- Debugging code and working through errors
- Learning new languages/frameworks
- Drafting more technical tutorial posts
Learnings:
- Important to give clear context and guidelines
- AI assistants aren't magic, but a powerful tool