Do I need a paid Claude subscription to use Claude Code?

No — the free tier is enough to follow this course. Pricing details are in Module 2.

How long does the course take?

About 90 minutes if you complete the hands-on exercises.

Will I keep access if I buy?

Yes. Purchase is one-time and gives lifetime access to the curated reader view, plus updates as we add lessons.

What if I'm on Linux or Mac?

Module 1's install lesson covers Windows in depth; Mac/Linux setup is a 5-minute appendix linked from the lesson.

Claude Code Basics — Claude Code Course

TL;DR

In under 90 minutes you'll install Claude Code on your machine, understand its cost model and capability boundaries, and ship your first real session. The path is built from four of Prograamer's most-read Claude Code tutorials, sequenced so each step builds on the last.

What you'll learn

Install Claude Code on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Use Claude for free vs paid tiers
Compare costs with ChatGPT and OpenAI APIs
Run your first productive session

FAQ

Do I need a paid Claude subscription to use Claude Code?
No — the free tier is enough to follow this course. Pricing details are in Module 2.
How long does the course take?
About 90 minutes if you complete the hands-on exercises.
Will I keep access if I buy?
Yes. Purchase is one-time and gives lifetime access to the curated reader view, plus updates as we add lessons.
What if I'm on Linux or Mac?
Module 1's install lesson covers Windows in depth; Mac/Linux setup is a 5-minute appendix linked from the lesson.

Written by

Aamer

Software engineer and creator of Prograamer — practical tutorials on AI tools, AWS, web development, and career growth for software engineers.