The Claude Guide
Chapter 9 of 148 min read

CLAUDE.md — Teaching Claude Your Rules

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Teach Claude your rules with a CLAUDE.md file so every session starts with your preferences built in.

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  • 06Demo — Interactive Study Guide
  • 07/plan — Think Before You Build
  • 08Demo — Build a Budget
  • 09CLAUDE.md — Teaching Claude Your Rules
  • 10Session Management
  • 11MCP — Connecting Claude to the World
  • 12The 100x You
  • 13Demo — Screen a Stack of CVs
  • 14Common Mistakes to Avoid
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