# Guide Documentation

Core documentation for mastering Claude Code.

## Contents

| File | Description | Time |
|------|-------------|------|
| [ultimate-guide.md](./ultimate-guide.md) | Complete reference covering all Claude Code features | ~3 hours |
| [cheatsheet.md](./cheatsheet.md) | 1-page printable quick reference | 5 min |
| [architecture.md](./architecture.md) | How Claude Code works internally (master loop, tools, context) | 25 min |
| [adoption-approaches.md](./adoption-approaches.md) | Implementation strategies for teams | 15 min |
| [data-privacy.md](./data-privacy.md) | Data retention and privacy guide | 10 min |
| [observability.md](./observability.md) | Session monitoring and cost tracking | 15 min |
| [methodologies.md](./methodologies.md) | 15 development methodologies reference (TDD, SDD, BDD, etc.) | 20 min |
| [security-hardening.md](./security-hardening.md) | Security threats, MCP vetting, injection defense | 25 min |
| [workflows/](./workflows/) | Practical workflow guides for Claude Code | 30 min |

### Workflows

Hands-on guides for effective development patterns:

| File | Description |
|------|-------------|
| [workflows/tdd-with-claude.md](./workflows/tdd-with-claude.md) | Test-Driven Development with Claude |
| [workflows/spec-first.md](./workflows/spec-first.md) | Spec-First Development (SDD) |
| [workflows/plan-driven.md](./workflows/plan-driven.md) | Using /plan mode effectively |
| [workflows/iterative-refinement.md](./workflows/iterative-refinement.md) | Iterative improvement loops |

## Recommended Reading Order

1. **New users**: Start with Quick Start section in `ultimate-guide.md`
2. **Daily reference**: Print `cheatsheet.md`
3. **Team leads**: Read `adoption-approaches.md` for rollout strategies

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