Mastering Claude Code
Your team is using AI. But are they using it well?
Learn the workflows that turn unpredictable "vibe coding" into reliable, reviewable, production-quality output.
Your team is using AI — are they getting the most out of it?
The problem with vibe coding
AI coding assistants are powerful — but without structure, they produce inconsistent results. Context gets lost between sessions. Requirements drift. Code reviews become guesswork. You end up fixing AI mistakes instead of shipping features.
There's a better way
Spec-driven development creates a shared understanding between your engineers and the AI — before any code is written. The result: faster development, fewer rework cycles, and code that actually matches what you wanted.
This workshop teaches it
Two days. Hands-on. Adapted to your stack. You'll leave with Claude Code configured for your codebase, a spec-driven workflow your whole team can follow, and the confidence to use AI agents on real production work.
What You'll Learn
The same content, two formats: a 2-day intensive or 4 afternoons spread across 4 days. Online via Zoom.
Part 1
Foundations & Configuration
- What makes Claude Code different from other AI coding tools
- When agentic coding is appropriate vs. traditional AI assistance
- Installing and configuring Claude Code for your codebase
- Creating
CLAUDE.mdproject memory files that persist context - Building custom slash commands and skills
- Connecting external tools via MCP (Model Context Protocol)
- Automated quality checks with hooks
- Permission models and safe autonomous operation
- Hands-on: configure Claude Code for a real project
Part 2
Spec-Driven Development with OpenSpec
- Why specs before code produces better AI output
- The OpenSpec workflow: proposal → specs → design → tasks → implementation
- Writing specifications that guide AI implementation precisely
- Managing context across long development sessions
- Handling multiple concurrent features without losing track
- Reviewing AI-generated code effectively
- Archiving completed work as living documentation
- Team workflows: sharing configs, conventions, and context
- Hands-on: build a real feature end-to-end with OpenSpec
All exercises are adapted to your team's language, framework, and tooling.
What You'll Walk Away With
- A standardized approach to AI-assisted development your whole team can follow
- Claude Code configured for your codebase with persistent project memory
- Custom commands and skills tailored to your workflows
- The ability to produce reviewable specifications before implementation begins
- Techniques for maintaining context and progress across long sessions
- Confidence to use AI agents on real production work — not just toy examples
- Knowledge of when to use AI agents vs. when not to
- 30 days of follow-up support via email
About the Instructor
Emmz Rendle
Emmz has been writing software professionally for 30+ years, and has spent the last eight months using Claude Code for real production work.
A keynote speaker with talks at NDC, GOTO, and others, Emmz brings a developer-to-developer perspective: no hype, no fluff, just workflows that actually work on real codebases.
Watch: "How I Tamed Claude" — NDC London 2026
Upcoming Public Dates
Two formats, same content, same price
2-day intensive
Two full days, typically 10am–6pm. Ideal if you want to go deep and stay in the zone.
4 afternoons
Four afternoons, typically 2pm–6pm. Ideal if you prefer time to practice between sessions.
£450 per person
Minimum 4 participants for the workshop to run
All public workshops are online via Zoom
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Book for Your Team
Want this workshop for your whole engineering team? We run private sessions on-site at your premises or online, fully customized to your stack and workflows.
- 8–20 engineers per session
- On-site or online (Zoom, Teams, Meet)
- Adapted to your languages, frameworks, and tools
- Includes all materials, exercises, and quick-reference cards
- 30 days follow-up support included
Pricing on request — get in touch to discuss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know Claude Code already?
No. We start from installation and configuration. You need basic command-line experience and a Claude Pro/Max subscription or Anthropic API key. We'll cover everything else in the workshop.
What's the difference between the 2-day and 4-afternoon formats?
Identical content, different schedule. The 2-day intensive runs two full days (typically 10am–6pm). The 4-afternoon format runs four sessions (typically 2pm–6pm) on consecutive or near-consecutive days. Many people find the 4-afternoon format works better as it gives you time to practice between sessions. The minimum 4 participants requirement applies to each date independently — whichever date fills first runs first.
What does "minimum 4 participants" mean exactly?
Public workshops need at least 4 registered participants to run. If a date doesn't reach 4 people, we'll offer registered participants either a refund or a transfer to the next available date. We'll always give you at least 2 weeks' notice if a date isn't going ahead.
Is this a beginners' course or for experienced developers?
Experienced developers who want to use AI coding tools more effectively. You should be comfortable with Git, the command line, and your chosen programming language. The workshop is about workflow and tooling, not programming fundamentals.
What tech stack does the workshop use?
Public workshops use TypeScript/Node.js for examples as it's the most widely understood. Private team workshops are fully adapted to your stack — we'll use your languages, frameworks, and tools throughout.
How does "registering interest" work? Is it a booking?
Registering interest is not a commitment or a payment. It lets us know you're interested in a particular date so we know when a date is likely to run. When a date reaches the minimum, we'll contact everyone who registered interest with details of how to confirm and pay. No money changes hands at the interest stage.
Can I get a VAT invoice?
Yes. Workshops are invoiced through Daemonic Ltd (UK). We're VAT registered. Invoices will be issued once a date is confirmed.
Is there follow-up support after the workshop?
Yes — 30 days of email follow-up support is included for all participants. If you have questions while applying what you've learned to your real project, get in touch.