A hands-on introduction to Claude Code. Hosted by Paw.
PART ONE
> I want to clean up and organize my Downloads folder. First look at what's in there and ask me clarifying questions before doing anything. Then propose a plan, and only execute after I approve it.
PART TWO
Groundhog Day. Beyond base training, Claude only knows what you feed it.
| MODEL | INTELLIGENCE | SPEED | COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| FABLE 5 | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| GPT 5.6 SOL | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| OPUS 4.8 | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| GPT 5.6 TERRA | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| GROK 4.5 | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| SONNET 5 | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
| GPT 5.6 LUNA | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ | ▮▮▮▮▮ |
> Which emails from the last 3 days actually need a reply from me?
> Look at next week's calendar and write my Monday-morning briefing: what's coming, what needs prep, where am I double-booked?
> Find the oldest email still waiting on me and draft a reply in my tone based on my sent emails. Show me, don't send.
PART THREE
> Download https://claude-workshop-slides.pages.dev/starter-kit.zip, unzip it, install the skills so I can use them, and then interview me to fill out the starter CLAUDE.md.
> I want an automation that [the thing from your list] every [day / week / month] at [time]. Set it up as a scheduled task, run it once right now so we can test it, and give me exact instructions for anything you need from me.
PART FOUR
More context = better results. Files, screenshots, examples: give Claude everything you have.
Last questions before you build your own thing?
> I want to [your project]. I'm not technical, so make this as easy as possible for me. Ask me clarifying questions first, then give me a step-by-step plan. Whenever you need something from me (a login, a click, a decision), give me exact instructions.
Two minutes, brutally honest, completely anonymous. Open the slides on your own device: it's the last slide.