Discover how to transform AI from a casual coding assistant into a structured development partner, mastering prompt engineering, context management, and project planning. Build a solid foundation for AI-assisted software development workflows.

This course introduces the fundamentals of AI-assisted development, focusing on effective prompting, context management, and structured planning. Learners will explore the capabilities of Claude Code, understand how to set up context files, and establish coding standards that keep AI contributions productive and reliable. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to initiate and plan real-world projects using AI as a collaborative tool. Through a blend of conceptual explanations, guided walkthroughs, and practical demonstrations, learners will gain hands-on experience in prompt writing, context setup, and project planning. The course emphasizes clear workflows and best practices to ensure AI remains a valuable and accountable development partner. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Coding With AI - Planning To Production, by Brad Traversy. Copyright © 2026 Brad Traversy All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.