Claude Code in the Session 4 workflow
Claude Code is a strong fit for the approach we covered in Session 4 because it supports the core building blocks directly: planning, reusable skills, sub-agents, and persistent project instructions.
The important point is not to use every feature immediately. Start with a clear project brief and one repeatable workflow, then add complexity only when your baseline process is stable.
A practical way to begin
Start by writing a short CLAUDE.md file that describes your project scope, preferred data choices, and non-negotiable constraints. This acts as your anchor so that separate tasks stay aligned.
Next, create one skill for the task you do most often (for many students this is literature or data preparation). Only after that should you introduce sub-agents for consistency checks.
This order keeps the system understandable and reduces avoidable drift across files.
What to read first
If you are new to Claude Code, begin with the overview and quickstart. Then move to the feature-specific pages that match Session 4:
What this means for EC1B1 work
Claude Code can speed up implementation, but it does not replace judgment. Before accepting generated work, check whether your economic assumptions are still consistent with your literature choices and data strategy. The tool helps with execution; you remain responsible for coherence.