Claude.md files serve as memory and instructions for Claude, allowing users to share important context and commands across projects.

The simplest Claude.md file is a markdown file placed in the root of a repository, which Claude reads automatically for context.

Clio stands for Claude insights and observations, and it's a tool that helps us understand the different use cases for which people are using Claude, showing high-level aggregate clusters of usage.

Claude Code is now part of the Claude Max subscription, allowing users to access it without worrying about usage limits, making it more accessible for developers.

To use Claude's computer capabilities, developers must run it in a virtual machine or container and obtain an Anthropic API key, after which they can interact with Claude through a dedicated browser interface.

The ideal customer for Claude Code is typically from larger enterprises, as it is particularly effective for managing big code bases without requiring extensive setup.

Claude Code is developed using itself, demonstrating a strong belief in dogfooding, which ensures the product is refined through real usage by the team.

I was surprised to find that many users utilize Claude for research and brainstorming in fields like quantum mechanics and biology, rather than just writing tasks.

I frequently use Claude in pull requests by simply mentioning it to fix issues or write tests, eliminating the need to ask coworkers for help.