My Approach to Developing Projects with Claude

I actively use Claude in many of my projects. The biggest reason is that it significantly speeds up my workflows and makes them more systematic. However, there are some critical points to pay attention to for efficient use.

First, I clarify what I'm going to do before using Claude. I don't start the process until the project's purpose, scope, and context are settled in my mind. Then, instead of going directly into production, I start a planning process with Claude. This approach allows me to work more organized and reduces unnecessary token consumption.

I save the plan I create as a .md file. Since I define the project step by step in this file, Claude can better understand and track the process. I also keep a log file where operations performed, errors encountered, and solutions are regularly recorded.

Another important point is the control mechanism. I set up a structure that prevents Claude from making assumptions on its own or going outside the project scope — ensuring it gets approval from me before performing any operation. This way, I position AI not as an independent decision-maker, but as a controlled auxiliary tool.

Remember that AI won't take people's jobs. It will take the jobs of those who don't know how to use it. Because AI, when used correctly, is simply a powerful tool.