Context is King
Claude Code needs to see your code to fix it. While it can search your directory, explicitly providing context makes it faster and more accurate.
The /add Command
Use /add to bring files into the conversation:
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Providing File Context
Learning Objectives
- •Use /add effectively
- •Mention relevant files
- •Describe the "why"
Lesson Outline
LearnStep 1/2
Providing File Context
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Automatic Context
Claude also uses agentic tools to read files on demand. If you ask about a file you haven't added, it will often try to find and read it automatically.
Describe the "Why"
Instead of detailed instructions, explain the goal:
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This gives Claude the context to make good decisions about implementation.