How to Set Up Claude Code: Complete Beginner Guide (2026)
Claude Code is one of the most powerful AI coding tools in 2026. But setting it up for the first time can be confusing. Terminal-based. No GUI. No install wizard. This guide will walk you through everything — from installation to your first real coding session. What is Claude Code? Claude Code is an AI coding agent that runs in your terminal. You type what you want in plain English, and it reads your code, makes changes, runs commands, and even handles git — all by itself. ...