Claude Foundations

A short primer on how Claude works, worth reading before diving into any guide library.

What an Artifact actually is, and how it's different from a regular chat answer

What's actually included on Claude's free plan, which is more than many people expect

The habits that separate a flat, generic answer from something genuinely useful

What each of Claude's tools beyond the standard chat window actually does

What a Claude conversation is actually good for beyond just answering a question