Product overview
What is Claude Code?
Last checked: 2026-08-07. Claude Code is Anthropic’s AI coding product for working with a codebase through supported development surfaces. It helps developers inspect a task, change files, run commands, and verify results while the developer remains in the review loop.
Best for
- Iterative work in an existing repository.
- Large or unfamiliar codebases where exploration and explanation matter as much as implementation.
- Teams that want command approval and project rules close to the local development workflow.
Workflow fit
Claude Code is useful when the work needs a back-and-forth: inspect the codebase, clarify a constraint, make a small change, run a check, and decide the next step. It does not replace repository ownership, credential controls, or release review.
Before adopting it
Start with a narrow task, define test and formatting rules, and protect sensitive files before broadening access. Review commands or edits that can affect data, credentials, deployments, or customer-facing behaviour. Confirm current access and plan information in the Claude Code overview.
FAQ
Does Claude Code replace code review?
No. It can help create and verify changes, but the repository owner still owns review, testing, and release decisions.
