A comprehensive handbook on evolving from basic vibe coding to a structured agentic development workflow using Claude Code. Covers the five layers of an AI-assisted workflow (context, knowledge, agents, workflows, delivery), explains why single-session AI development breaks down for complex features, and walks through building a 'software factory' with seven specialized subagents (codebase-researcher, story-writer, spec-writer, backend-builder, frontend-builder, test-verifier, implementation-validator) plus an orchestrator. Also covers CLAUDE.md setup, skills, hooks, context management habits, and practical prompting patterns for Next.js/Node.js projects.
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What You'll learnWho this is ForWhat You'll Be Able to Build by the EndTable of ContentsPart 1: Foundations Before the Factory1. How AI-Assisted Development Evolved2. Why Vibe Coding Breaks Down3. The Five Layers of an AI-Assisted Workflow4. The Context Layer: Explore Before You Build5. The Knowledge Layer: CLAUDE.md, Skills, and HooksPart 2: Build the Agent Factory6. The Agent Layer: Seven Agents That Do Focused Work7. The Workflow Layer: The Orchestrator That Runs the Chain8. The Delivery Layer: PRs, Reviews, and the New SDLC9. Build Your First Claude-Powered Software FactoryPart 3: Wrap Up10. What I Did Not Cover (and Where to Go Next)11. Closing ThoughtsSort: