Test yourself on this chapter. Try each question before reading the answer.
1. What should Claude Code do before editing?
- A. Immediately rewrite the suspected file
- B. Inspect the repo and identify existing patterns
- C. Skip tests to save time
- D. Run destructive Git commands
Answer: B. The safe workflow starts with understanding the existing system before changing it.
2. What belongs in CLAUDE.md?
- A. Project conventions and verification commands
- B. Private secrets
- C. Random blog notes
- D. Every file in the repository
Answer: A. CLAUDE.md should onboard Claude to the project and its safe operating rules, not expose secrets or duplicate the repo.