How I Start EVERY Claude Code Project

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I used to start my Claude Code projects completely wrong: just typing "claude" and freestyle prompting with no planning, no setup, and no system. It was like building a house without blueprints.

After building dozens of projects with Claude Code over the past year, I've discovered a simple three-part system that makes every project 10x easier to build from day one.

In this video, I'm sharing the exact PSB system (Plan, Setup, Build) that I use to start every new Claude Code project. Whether you're starting your first project or already use Claude Code daily, I guarantee you'll learn something that helps you build faster and smarter.

🎯 What You'll Learn:
✅ Phase 1 - Plan:
Two critical questions to ask before writing any code
Creating a project spec doc (product + engineering requirements)
Using AI to help you plan

✅ Phase 2 - Setup (7-Step Checklist):
GitHub repo setup for web/mobile coding and issue-based dev
Claude.md file configuration and what to put in it
Documentation that keeps itself updated
Plugins, MCPs, and custom slash commands
Advanced: Pre-configured permissions and hooks

✅ Phase 3 - Build:
Building your MVP from your project spec
3 development workflows: General, Issue-based, Multi-agent
Git worktrees for running multiple Claude instances
Tips for staying productive

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Don't make the same mistake I did
02:30 Phase 1: PLAN
02:54 2 Questions to ask before starting
04:44 How to use AI to help you plan
06:14 Creating a project spec doc
11:36 Phase 2: SETUP
12:04 GitHub Repo setup
13:32 Create your environment variable file (.env)
13:50 CLAUDE.md (and what to put in it)
15:57 Automated Project Documentation
18:24 Install Plugins
19:33 Install MCP Servers
20:52 Setup Custom Slash Commands and Sub-agents
23:22 Advanced setup: Preconfigure Permissions
24:09 Advanced setup: Hooks
24:55 Phase 3: BUILD
25:41 Building Your MVP with Claude
26:33 Workflow 1: Single Feature Development
27:49 Workflow 2: Issue based development
29:19 Workflow 3: Multi-Agent Development (Multi-Clauding)
30:39 Tips for Building Productively
33:04 Applying what you learned