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Claude Code Mastery Part 8: Production Workflows

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claude code in production is different

you need safety nets, verification, and patterns that prevent expensive mistakes

the production mindset

test everything. review everything. never trust first generation

key patterns

  • pre-commit hooks catch issues before they reach your repo
  • tdd with claude: write tests first, then implementation
  • code review workflow: /review before every commit
  • staging environments: test ai-generated code in isolation first
  • rollback plans: always have git commits as save points

what to verify manually

  • security-critical code (auth, payments, data access)
  • database migrations (destructive operations)
  • api integrations with external services
  • anything that touches production data

what claude handles well

  • boilerplate and repetitive code
  • test generation
  • refactoring with clear requirements
  • documentation updates
  • code reviews for common issues

production use is about trust calibration. know when to verify and when to ship

part 8 of the mastery series
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