First Steps with Claude Code | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

This video lesson introduces the Cloud Code tool, demonstrating its capabilities and how to use it effectively in a project. The lesson begins with the prerequisites: Create a cloud account Enroll in a paid plan Install Cloud Code on your computer Running Cloud Code The instructor opens the Conduit front-end application and runs Cloud Code by typing cloud in the terminal. The system prompts for trust confirmation for the project folder. If not logged in, the command /login is used to authenticate. Interacting with Cloud Code Cloud Code can analyze project files and answer questions about the application. For example: Describing the application architecture Explaining authentication processes Updating Project Files The instructor demonstrates how to update the readme.md file using voice commands, showcasing the convenience of voice-to-text software like Super Whisper . Cloud Code modifies the file based on the provided context. Upgrading Angular Version A more complex task involves upgrading the application from Angular 18 to Angular 21 . Cloud Code analyzes dependencies and performs the upgrade step-by-step, verifying the build at each stage. The entire process takes under five minutes, modifying 25 files automatically. Conclusion The instructor emphasizes the power of Cloud Code in automating tasks, saving time, and facilitating the writing of Playwright tests . Future lessons will cover more features and workflows for effective use of Cloud Code.