Claude Code in 2026 is not what it was when it launched. After a year of building frameworks, custom setups, and elaborate systems to make AI coding work, we've come to a point now where... most of that is overkill.
In this video, I'll show you what building with pure vanilla Claude Code actually looks like in 2026. No frameworks. No custom rules. Just Claude Code with Opus 4.5 handling real professional development work.
I'll build a real feature in a real app, walking you through plan mode, the clarifying questions flow, and the native features that now do what frameworks used to do.
If you're just getting into AI-assisted development, or if you've been layering tools onto your workflow — this video will show you the simpler path forward.
Training and community for developers and founders building with AI.
Created by Brian Casel (that's me) — multi-time founder, product designer, teacher, and the creator behind Builder Methods.
