In this interview, Alex Albert interviews Boris Cherny about Claude Code, an agentic coding tool designed to work universally across different terminals and IDEs. Boris explains the origins of Claude Code, its simple installation process via NPM, and its evolution, highlighting its internal success at Anthropic and the shift from punch cards to prompts in programming. The discussion covers the impact of Claude Code on developer productivity, its integration with Claude Max for unlimited usage, and its application in GitHub Actions for automated tasks. Boris also shares tips for effectively using Claude Code, including asking it to make a plan before coding and leveraging Claude MD files for memory and instructions. The podcast concludes with a glimpse into the future of Claude Code, focusing on enhanced tool integration and expanding its accessibility beyond the terminal.
