How to Make Claude Code Better Every Time You Use It - Compound Engineering System Tutorial

Learn to implement a compound engineering system that continuously improves Claude Code's performance through systematic planning, execution, assessment, and refinement cycles. Discover how to leverage the /workflows command for application planning, utilize Claude Skills for contextual assistance, and employ strategic questioning techniques to enhance AI interactions. Explore practical demonstrations of Playwright MCP for automated quality assurance, AI-driven code reviews with specialized agent roles, and the powerful LFG command for rapid development from concept to production. Master the distinctions between slash commands, sub-agents, and skills to optimize your AI-assisted development workflow and achieve better results with each iteration.

Syllabus

The compound engineering loop: Plan, work, assess, compound
Live demo: The /workflows command to plan your app
How to use Claude Skills as just-in-time context
Why you should always ask Claude to ask you questions first
Live demo: Using Playwright MCP as your AI QA team
Code reviews by AI agents playing security, architect, and more
The LFG command: one prompt to go from 0 to production
Slash commands vs sub-agents vs skills — when to use each