Level 1 runs a linter. Level 5 ships features end-to-end with no human in the loop. This guide breaks down each level with real examples, code, and the tools used at each stage — so you know exactly where to start.
The pillar guide to AI agents in 2026 — what they are, how the agent loop works, raw API vs frameworks (LangChain, CrewAI), memory, multi-agent systems, MCP, cost, and career skills. With links to every deep-dive guide in the series.
MCP is the protocol that lets Claude, Cursor, and any LLM call your own tools, databases, and APIs. This guide explains how it works and walks you through building a real MCP server from scratch in Python.
A complete Claude Code tutorial for beginners. Install, authenticate, configure CLAUDE.md, run your first agent session, and ship a real feature — in under 30 minutes, with the exact commands and the workflow that actually works.
The pillar guide to Claude Code in 2026 — what it is, how it works, the full workflow, CLAUDE.md, MCP, sub-agents, cost optimization, and how it compares to Cursor. With links to every deep-dive guide in the series.
Forget magic words. Prompt engineering is a learnable skill with clear principles. This guide covers chain-of-thought, structured outputs, role prompting, and the patterns that consistently get better results from Claude, GPT-4o, and Gemini.
Garry Tan open-sourced his entire AI development workflow. gstack turns Claude Code into a virtual engineering team with 23 specialist roles — CEO reviewer, QA lead, security officer, and more. Here's who it's for, how it works, and why it might change how you ship software.