claude-code-ultimate-guide/guide/workflows
Florian BRUNIAUX 191ff42741 release: v3.23.4 - Agent Anti-Patterns & Scope-Focused Refactoring
Major conceptual refactoring based on Dex Horty's principle:
"Subagents are not for anthropomorphizing roles, they are for controlling context"

### Added (1 new section)
- Agent Anti-Patterns section (§9.17, line 3662)
  - Wrong vs Right table (anthropomorphizing vs context control)
  - When to use agents (context isolation, parallel processing, scope limitation)
  - When NOT to use agents (fake teams, roleplaying, mimicking org structure)

### Changed (18 files, 200+ lines)
- Section rename: "Split-Role Sub-Agents" → "Scope-Focused Agents"
- Agent definitions: "Specialized role" → "Context isolation tool"
- 8 custom agent examples refactored (guide + examples/agents/)
- 10+ prompt examples with explicit scope boundaries
- 4 workflow files updated (agent-teams, TDD, iterative refinement)
- Terminology replacements:
  * "Specialized agents" → "Scope-focused agents"
  * "Expert personas" → "Context boundaries"
  * "Multi-domain expertise" → "Multi-scope analysis"

### Fixed
- Methodologies: Clarification note for BMAD role-based naming

Breaking change: Conceptual shift from role-based to scope-based agent usage.
All examples now demonstrate context isolation instead of persona simulation.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Sonnet 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-02-09 10:29:59 +01:00
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agent-teams-quick-start.md docs: update metadata and statistics for v3.9.9 2026-02-09 10:07:12 +01:00
agent-teams.md release: v3.23.4 - Agent Anti-Patterns & Scope-Focused Refactoring 2026-02-09 10:29:59 +01:00
design-to-code.md feat(guide): add Pencil (IDE-native canvas) to Product Designer workflow 2026-01-22 10:16:20 +01:00
dual-instance-planning.md docs: add dual-instance planning pattern (Jon Williams) 2026-02-04 10:38:10 +01:00
exploration-workflow.md docs: add AI productivity research, trust calibration, and exploration workflow 2026-01-19 19:16:33 +01:00
iterative-refinement.md release: v3.23.4 - Agent Anti-Patterns & Scope-Focused Refactoring 2026-02-09 10:29:59 +01:00
pdf-generation.md feat(seo): add CITATION.cff and improve AI discoverability 2026-01-17 11:21:58 +01:00
plan-driven.md docs: add dual-instance planning pattern (Jon Williams) 2026-02-04 10:38:10 +01:00
README.md release: v3.20.3 - Competitive Analysis Gaps (claudelog.com) 2026-01-31 21:55:12 +01:00
search-tools-mastery.md docs: add grepai benchmark data to search tools workflow 2026-01-25 18:35:38 +01:00
skeleton-projects.md release: v3.20.3 - Competitive Analysis Gaps (claudelog.com) 2026-01-31 21:55:12 +01:00
spec-first.md docs: add Addy Osmani spec-writing evaluation (4/5) + spec-first.md sections 2026-02-01 21:30:34 +01:00
task-management.md docs: document Tasks API field visibility limitations (Gang Rui analysis) 2026-01-27 16:16:49 +01:00
tdd-with-claude.md release: v3.23.4 - Agent Anti-Patterns & Scope-Focused Refactoring 2026-02-09 10:29:59 +01:00
tts-setup.md docs: add Agent Vibes TTS integration documentation (v3.11.1) 2026-01-22 16:08:32 +01:00

Claude Code Workflows

Step-by-step guides for common development patterns with Claude Code.


🔍 Search & Discovery

Search Tools Mastery NEW

Master the art of code search by combining rg, grepai, Serena & ast-grep

Learn when to use each tool, how to combine them for maximum efficiency, and real-world workflows including:

  • Exploring unknown codebases
  • Large-scale refactoring
  • Security audits
  • Framework migrations
  • Performance optimization

Key Topics:

  • Quick decision matrix
  • Complete feature comparison
  • 5 combined workflows
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Common pitfalls
  • Tool selection cheatsheet

🎯 Development Workflows

Plan-Driven Development

Structure complex tasks with planning mode before execution.

When to use: Multi-step features, architectural changes, uncertainty about approach

TDD with Claude

Test-Driven Development workflow: write tests first, implement after.

When to use: Critical functionality, regression prevention, API design

Spec-First Development

Write specifications before code for better requirements clarity.

When to use: Team collaboration, complex features, documentation-first projects

Iterative Refinement

Improve code through multiple refinement cycles.

When to use: Quality improvements, performance optimization, code cleanup

Skeleton Projects NEW

Use existing battle-tested repositories as scaffolding for new projects.

When to use: Starting new projects, standardizing team patterns, rapid prototyping from proven foundations


🎨 Design & Content

Design to Code

Convert design mockups (Figma, wireframes) into working code.

When to use: Frontend development, UI implementation, design system work

PDF Generation

Generate professional PDFs using Quarto/Typst with Claude Code.

When to use: Reports, documentation, whitepapers, technical documents

TTS Setup

Configure Text-to-Speech for Claude Code responses (Agent Vibes integration).

When to use: Audio feedback, accessibility, hands-free coding


🔬 Code Exploration

Exploration Workflow

Systematically explore and understand unfamiliar codebases.

When to use: New projects, legacy code, documentation gaps

Related: See Search Tools Mastery for advanced multi-tool exploration strategies.


Quick Selection Guide

Your Situation Recommended Workflow
New to codebase Exploration Workflow + Search Tools Mastery
Complex feature Plan-Driven or Spec-First
Need reliability TDD with Claude
Large refactoring Search Tools Mastery
UI implementation Design to Code
Code quality Iterative Refinement
New project from template Skeleton Projects
Documentation PDF Generation
Audio feedback TTS Setup

Contributing

New workflow ideas? Open an issue or PR in the main repository.

Workflow Template Structure:

  1. Title & Purpose
  2. When to Use
  3. Prerequisites
  4. Step-by-Step Guide
  5. Real-World Examples
  6. Common Pitfalls
  7. Related Workflows

Last updated: January 2026