10 Claude Code Mistakes That Cost Me 100+ Hours
So you don't have to make them. Each mistake includes the story, the cost, the fix, and how to prevent it.
10 Claude Code Mistakes That Cost Me 100+ Hours
So you don't have to make them.
Why Claude Code Feels Broken
You've seen what Claude Code can do. The demos. The Twitter threads. People building entire apps in hours.
But when you try it? Claude forgets what you told it. Suggests things you already rejected. Goes in circles. You start wondering if you're the problem.
You're not. You're just making the same mistakes I made.
These 10 mistakes cost me 100+ hours of debugging, frustration, and almost quitting Claude Code entirely.
I documented every one so you don't have to learn them the hard way.
What's Inside the Claude Code Mistakes PDF
For each of the 10 mistakes, you get a complete breakdown:
- What I did wrong (real stories)
- What it cost me (time & frustration)
- The exact fix (with copy-paste prompts)
- Prevention checklist for each mistake
Preview: The Mistakes
+ 5 more mistakes in the PDF...
Who This Claude Code Guide Is For
Claude Code beginners
Skip the trial-and-error. Learn from my 100+ hours of Claude Code mistakes.
Frustrated Claude Code users
If Claude feels unreliable, you're probably making these exact mistakes.
Ready to master Claude Code
You've used it, now use it 10x more effectively with best practices.
Claude Code Mistakes FAQ
What are the most common Claude Code mistakes?
The most common mistakes include: not using CLAUDE.md for project context, fighting degraded context instead of using /clear, skipping Plan Mode for complex tasks, using vague prompts, and letting files grow too large. The PDF covers all 10 with specific fixes.
Why does Claude Code keep forgetting what I told it?
Claude Code has limited context memory. When it forgets instructions, your context is likely degraded. Signs include: suggesting rejected ideas, forgetting constraints, repeating questions, or going in circles. The fix is using /clear to start fresh and maintaining a CLAUDE.md file.
What is CLAUDE.md and why do I need it?
CLAUDE.md is a project file that gives Claude Code persistent context about your project, coding preferences, and constraints. Without it, you waste 10-15 minutes per session re-explaining everything. The PDF includes a template for creating your own.
When should I use Plan Mode in Claude Code?
Use Plan Mode (Shift+Tab twice) for any task with multiple steps, architectural decisions, or potential for mistakes. Skipping it for complex work often results in Claude restructuring your project incorrectly. The PDF explains the plan-then-execute workflow in detail.
How do I write better prompts for Claude Code?
Vague prompts get vague results. Include: what you want, why you want it, constraints to follow, and examples of desired output. The PDF provides copy-paste prompt templates for common tasks like debugging, refactoring, and building new features.
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