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1. Course Goal and Project Overview

• Build a production‑ready currency converter API using Claude Code.
• Stack: TypeScript, Cloudflare Workers, Wrangler CLI, GitHub, GitHub Actions, DeepWiki MCP.
• Target workflow:
  • AI‑assisted project scaffolding and coding.
  • PRD‑driven implementation.
  • Tests (unit + integration).
  • Git version control and PRs.
  • CI (tests on PRs and main).
  • CD (deploy to Cloudflare Workers with smoke tests).

2. Setting Up Claude Code and MCP

2.1 Install and Verify Claude Code

• In an empty project directory in VS Code:
  • Install globally: npm install -g anthropic-ai-cloud-code.
  • Verify with cloud in the terminal, confirm version and trust the folder if prompted.

2.2 Configure MCP Server (DeepWiki)

• Create .mcp.json in the project root:
  • Top‑level key mcpServers.
  • Add server DeepWiki with:
    • type: HTTP.
    • url: DeepWiki MCP endpoint.
• Run cloud:
  • Claude detects the new MCP server.
  • Choose to trust it for all future MCP servers so new ones are auto‑enabled.
• Test MCP:
  • Use /mcp command and confirm DeepWiki shows as connected.

2.3 Create cloud.md (Claude’s Entry File)

• cloud.md is always read by Claude Code when working in the repo.
• Contents (core points):
  • Overview: currency converter API that reads conversion rates from a CSV; runs locally and on Cloudflare Workers.
  • Technologies: TypeScript, Cloudflare Workers, Wrangler CLI.
  • Development rule:
    • Before implementing, Claude should use DeepWiki’s askQuestion tool to get latest library information.
  • Preference:
    • Use askQuestion instead of a bulk “read whole wiki” style tool to keep responses small and focused.

2.4 Voice Dictation Workflow

• Instructor uses a dictation tool (e.g., Voice Ink) to speak text for cloud.md and prompts.
• Principle: talking is faster than typing; any dictation tool or plain typing works.

3. Using Plan Mode to Scaffold the Project

3.1 Modes in Claude Code

• Accept mode: Claude directly edits files.
• Plan mode: Claude first proposes a detailed plan, you review/adjust, then auto‑apply.
• Toggle using Shift+Tab:
  • One toggle: “accept edits”.
  • Next toggle: “plan mode”.

3.2 Initial “Hello World” API

• In plan mode, you prompt something intentionally vague:
  • “Help me set up the project with a Hello World HTTP GET API.”
• Claude:
  • Reads cloud.md and project state.
  • Asks clarifying questions:
    • Framework choice (Node/Express vs Cloudflare Workers, HONO vs native).
    • Package manager choice (npm, yarn, pnpm).
  • You:
    • Choose Cloudflare Workers via Wrangler.
    • Ask Claude to decide package manager using DeepWiki and Wrangler docs.

3.3 Tool Permissions and Settings

• You get permission prompts for actions:
  • Permit once (safer for git and destructive commands).
  • Permit always (reasonable for safe commands).
• Examples:
  • Allow bash find permanently → Claude records in settings.local.json.
  • Allow unlimited DeepWiki askQuestion calls so it doesn’t keep asking.

3.4 Generated Plan for Scaffolding

• Plan summary:

  • Use TypeScript and Cloudflare Workers.
  • Use npm as package manager.

• Steps:

  • Initialize package.json and npm scripts.
  • Configure TypeScript via tsconfig.json.
  • Configure wrangler.toml.
  • Create structure:
    • src/index.ts
    • .gitignore
    • package.json
    • tsconfig.json
    • wrangler.toml
  • Implement endpoints in src/index.ts:
    • GET / → Hello World JSON with timestamp.
    • GET /health → health check.
    • Default 404 handler.
  • Install dependencies.
  • Start local dev server (npm run dev).
  • Test endpoints via curl or browser.
  • Skip Cloudflare deployment for now (you explicitly request this).

• Execution:

  • You approve plan with auto‑accept edits.
  • Claude:
    • Writes files.
    • Starts dev server.
    • Detects issues, fixes them, restarts dev server as needed.
    • Calls endpoints and verifies responses.

• Guidance:

  • Plan mode: use when approach is unclear or you want high‑level design.
  • Accept mode: use when you already know what you want and just need code.

4. Data Source and PRD for Currency Conversion

4.1 Exchange Rate Data

• Source: U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data (official exchange rates).
• Download CSV containing:
  • record_date
  • country
  • currency description
  • exchange_rate from USD to target currency
  • effective_date
  • iso_code (added manually) of target currency such as CAD, AUD, INR.
• Preparation:
  • Instructor pre‑adds iso_code column so the course focuses on API work.
  • About 170 currency records.

4.2 PRD (Product Requirements Document)

• Stored as PRD/requirements.md.

• Goal:

  • Build a currency converter API that converts between currencies based on Treasury USD exchange rates.

• API:

  • Endpoint: GET /convert.
  • Query parameters:
    • amount: numeric amount.
    • from: three‑letter ISO code.
    • to: three‑letter ISO code.
  • Uses query params so you can test via browser without a separate client.

• Scope constraints:

  • Only conversions with USD involved:
    • Supported: USD→X, X→USD.
    • Not supported: X→Y when neither is USD (e.g., CAD→INR).
  • Reason:
    • General cross‑currency conversion requires graph‑like modeling, which distracts from Claude/workflow teaching goals.

• Explicit “out of scope”:

  • Transitive/non‑USD to non‑USD conversion.

• Future considerations:

  • Potential to support full cross‑rates, better API design, additional endpoints, etc.

• Key idea:

  • PRD is input for both humans and the AI coding agent; Claude uses it as the requirements source.

5. Implementing the Currency Converter with Claude

5.1 Plan for /convert Endpoint

• Workflow:

  • Open requirements.md in VS Code.
  • In plan mode, ask:
    • “Can you help me implement this API? Identify all the things that you need to do.”
  • Claude:
    • Uses DeepWiki and web tools for libraries and Cloudflare best practices.
    • Builds a detailed implementation plan.

• Plan overview:

  • Implement GET /convert that:
    • Converts between USD and other currencies using the CSV data.
    • Supports only USD‑based conversions (either from or to is USD).

5.1.1 File and Architecture Plan

• New files and layers:

  • src/services/exchangeRateService.ts
    • Loads CSV, parses, builds rate lookup structure.
  • src/services/conversionService.ts
    • Implements conversion logic and business rules.
  • src/types/currencyTypes.ts
    • Type definitions for exchange rates, responses, etc.
  • Utility helpers:
    • Input validation.
    • Error response formatting.

• Data structures:

  • Build a hash map from iso_code to rate for O(1) lookups.

• CSV parsing:

  • Use papaparse for reliable CSV parsing.

• Validation logic:

  • amount must be > 0.
  • from and to must be three‑letter ISO codes.
  • Both currencies must be supported by CSV.
  • Enforce that at least one of from or to is USD.

• Error handling:

  • Invalid amount.
  • Bad ISO format.
  • Unsupported currencies.
  • Non‑USD↔non‑USD conversions.

• Conversion math:

  • If from = USD, to = X:
    • convertedAmount = amount * rate(USD→X).
  • If from = X, to = USD:
    • convertedAmount = amount / rate(USD→X).

• Responses:

  • Success, HTTP 200:
    • Fields such as success, from, to, amount, convertedAmount, possibly rate and timestamp.
  • Error, HTTP 4xx:
    • success = false and descriptive error message.

• Manual testing plan:

  • 100 USD → EUR.
  • 100 USD → USD.
  • Negative amounts.
  • Missing parameters.
  • Unsupported currency pairs (e.g., EUR→JPY).

• Execution:

  • You approve via auto‑accept.
  • Claude:
    • Adds services, types, validations, and /convert route.
    • Starts dev server, fixes any runtime or build issues.
    • Exercises endpoints via curl and browser.

5.2 Example Behaviors

• GET /convert?amount=100&from=USD&to=EUR
  • Returns success with some converted amount (e.g., 85.2).
• GET /convert?amount=100&from=USD&to=USD
  • Returns 100, with rate 1.
• GET /convert?amount=-100&from=USD&to=EUR
  • Returns validation error: amount must be greater than 0.
• GET /convert?amount=100&from=USD (missing to)
  • Returns error: two currency parameters required.
• GET /convert?amount=100&from=EUR&to=EUR
  • Returns same amount with rate 1.
• GET /convert?amount=100&from=EUR&to=AUD
  • Returns error: only USD‑based conversions are supported.

6. Version Control with Claude Code

6.1 Initial Git Setup and First Push

• Situation:
  • Project files exist locally but not under Git.
• You:
  • Create an empty GitHub repository named LinkedIn Currency Converter.
  • Copy its remote URL.
  • Ask Claude:
    • To inspect the current state and set up Git + push to GitHub using that URL.
• Claude:
  • Runs git init.
  • Renames default branch to main.
  • Stages files with git add.
• You:
  • Review staged files in VS Code source control to confirm only expected files are included.
• Claude:
  • Commits with an initial message (e.g., “Initial commit (generated with Claude Code)”).
  • Adds remote origin with your GitHub URL.
  • Pushes to main.
• Result:
  • Code is now in GitHub on branch main.

6.2 Feature Branch and Pull Request Workflow

• Example change:
  • Root endpoint currently returns version and a list of all endpoints, which can be considered a security concern.
• Desired behavior:
  • Remove the endpoints list from the root response and manage the change via a feature branch and PR.

Process:

1. Open src/index.ts and notice the root handler returns the endpoints list.
2. Ask Claude:
   • To modify this behavior and do so on a feature branch.
3. Claude:
   • Creates a feature branch (e.g., feature/remove-endpoint-exposure).
   • Switches to that branch.
   • Edits the root handler to remove the endpoint list from the response.
   • Runs dev server and curl tests to confirm results.
4. You:
   • Refresh root endpoint in browser to confirm the endpoints list is gone.
5. Ask Claude to:
   • Commit changes and create a pull request against main.
6. Claude:
   • git add, commit with message describing change.
   • Pushes the branch.
   • Uses GitHub CLI to open a PR with description and test plan.
7. You:
   • Review PR on GitHub.
   • Approve and merge.
   • Optionally delete the feature branch locally and remotely.

• Takeaway:
  • Claude can help manage full Git lifecycle: feature branches, commits, pushes, and PR creation.

7. Adding Automated Tests with Claude

7.1 Testing Requirements

• Current gap:

  • API works manually, but there are no automated:
    • Unit tests for services.
    • Integration tests for HTTP endpoints.

• Goal:

  • Add both unit and integration tests, using Claude:
    • Work in feature branch.
    • Open PR for review.

7.2 Test Plan (Plan Mode)

• Prompt:
  • Ask Claude to research testing options and create a plan for unit + integration testing.
• Claude:
  • Uses sources to identify best practices for testing Cloudflare Workers.
  • Recommends:
    • Vitest as test runner.
    • @cloudflare/vitest-pool-workers for Cloudflare Workers testing.

Planned changes:

• Config:

  • Update package.json:
    • Add dev dependencies for Vitest and the Cloudflare pool.
    • Add test scripts, e.g. "test": "vitest".
  • Add vitest.config.ts.
  • Adjust tsconfig.json to include test files or appropriate compiler options.

• Tests:

  • Directory: tests/.
  • Unit tests:
    • Exchange rate service:
      • Returns 1 for USD.
      • Returns correct rates for valid currencies.
      • Handles case sensitivity and missing/invalid ISO codes.
    • Conversion service:
      • Correct USD→X and X→USD math.
      • Edge cases, including unsupported pairs and rounding behavior.
    • Validation utilities:
      • Amount must be > 0.
      • ISO codes must be three letters.
      • Proper error responses for invalid input.
  • Integration tests:
    • Test the worker endpoints:
      • / root: expected JSON structure.
      • /health: OK response.
      • /convert happy path and error paths.
      • Wrong methods and 404 behavior.
      • CORS behavior if applicable.

• Claude then:

  • Creates tests iteratively, running them as it goes.
  • Adds fixtures or mocks for CSV data as needed.
  • Reaches about 105 test cases across services and endpoints.

• You:

  • Run npm test to see all tests pass.
  • Review all test files, config changes, and coverage.

• After review:

  • Ask Claude to commit tests in a feature branch and open a PR.
  • Merge PR after confirming.

• Key insight:

  • Claude can generate a comprehensive test suite quickly, but you still need to understand and own the tests.

8. CI Setup with GitHub Actions

8.1 Add CI for Tests on PRs and Main

• Problem:
  • Tests exist locally but do not automatically run on GitHub PRs or pushes.
• Goal:
  • Run tests in CI on:
    • Every pull request to main.
    • Every push to main.

Process:

• Ask Claude to create a GitHub Actions workflow that:
  • Triggers on pull requests targeting main.
  • Triggers on push to main.
• Claude:
  • Creates .github/workflows/test.yaml with:
    • Events:
      • on: pull_request to main.
      • on: push to main.
    • Job test:
      • Checkout.
      • Setup Node.
      • Install dependencies.
      • Run tests.
    • Optional type checks were initially included; you choose to keep test running only.

Results:

• For any PR:
  • Workflow runs tests and shows status under Checks.
• For pushes to main:
  • Workflow runs tests again and reports status.
• Benefit:
  • Prevents untested code from landing on main.

9. Preparing for Continuous Deployment (CD)

9.1 Manual Cloudflare Setup

Steps:

1. Log in to Cloudflare dashboard.
2. Copy Account ID:
   • From the main dashboard page.
3. Create API token:
   • Go to Profile → API Tokens.
   • Use “Edit Cloudflare Workers” template.
   • Scope:
     • Specific account (yours).
     • All zones (for simplicity).
   • Create and copy the token securely.

9.2 Add GitHub Secrets

In your repo’s GitHub settings:

• Add two Actions secrets:

  • CLOUDFLARE_ACCOUNT_ID (account ID from Cloudflare).
  • CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN (token created above).

• Claude can check if secrets names exist, but not whether values are correct.

• If values are wrong, deployments fail at runtime.

10. CI/CD Plan and Implementation

10.1 Deployment Requirements and Plan

• Desired behavior:

  • Deploy automatically when changes are merged to main.
  • CD must only run after tests have passed.
  • Use GitHub Actions with existing Cloudflare setup.

• Additional requirements:

  • Keep Worker name aligned with the project name (e.g., LinkedIn currency converter Worker).
  • All work for CD must be in feature branch + PR.
  • Add verification of secrets existence.

• In plan mode, you ask Claude to:

  • Update the workflow so:
    • On pushes to main:
      • Run tests.
      • If tests pass, deploy to Cloudflare Workers.

Claude’s plan:

• Extend test.yaml to add a deploy job:
  • test job:
    • Same as before, runs on both PR and push.
  • deploy job:
    • needs: test so it only runs if tests pass.
    • Runs only on push to main.
    • Steps:
      • Checkout.
      • Setup Node.
      • Install dependencies.
      • Invoke npm run deploy (wrapping wrangler deploy).
    • Environment:
      • Uses CLOUDFLARE_ACCOUNT_ID and CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKEN from secrets.

10.2 Adding Smoke Tests After Deployment

• You ask to add smoke tests as part of CD:

  • After deployment, run a small set of HTTP checks against live Worker.

• Claude updates the deployment job:

  • Adds a wait/sleep to allow propagation.
  • Defines the Worker base URL, e.g.:
    • https://<subdomain>.workers.dev or https://<subdomain>.workers.dev/<worker-name>.
  • Adds smoke test steps using curl:
    • Test /health returns success.
    • Test / returns expected JSON.
    • Test /convert with known parameters returns a successful response.

• You provide your own subdomain for the URL.

• Claude:

  • Implements updated workflow in a feature branch.
  • Commits and pushes.
  • Opens a PR.

• You:

  • Review workflow changes.
  • Merge PR into main.

10.3 First Full Deployment and Fixing Smoke Test Issues

• When PR is merged:

  • test job runs – passes.
  • deploy job runs:
    • npm run deploy deploys Worker to Cloudflare.
    • Smoke tests execute.

• Issue:

  • Worker actually works when you open the URL manually.
  • Smoke test step fails because JSON is pretty‑printed or formatted in a way the original grep pattern did not handle.

• You:

  • Share the failing workflow run details with Claude.

• Claude:

  • Examines logs.
  • Adjusts smoke test step to use more robust checks (e.g., better pattern, simple parsing).
  • Makes changes in a feature branch and PR.

• After merging fix:

  • test + deploy both pass.
  • Smoke tests succeed.

• Pipeline now:

  • PR → tests.
  • Merge to main → tests → deploy → smoke tests.

11. Final End‑to‑End Validation with a New Feature

11.1 New Feature: totalCurrencies Metric

• Purpose:

  • Test the complete flow with a small change.

• Requirement:

  • Add totalCurrencies field to successful /convert responses.
  • totalCurrencies should be the number of supported currencies in the CSV.
  • This field should appear only in success responses, not in error responses.

• Constraints:

  • Work must be:
    • Planned in plan mode.
    • Implemented in a feature branch.
    • Covered by tests.
    • Delivered via PR and CI/CD pipeline.

11.2 Plan and Implementation

• In plan mode, you ask Claude to:

  • Add totalCurrencies and outline the changes and tests.

• Plan:

  • Type updates:
    • Extending response type definitions to include totalCurrencies.
  • Implementation:
    • In exchange rate service:
      • Add function to count the total currency rates loaded.
    • In /convert route:
      • Include totalCurrencies field in successful responses.
      • Leave error responses unchanged.
  • Tests:
    • Extend integration tests to:
      • Verify totalCurrencies is present and correct in successful responses.
      • Confirm totalCurrencies is absent in error responses.

• Implementation details:

  • Claude starts editing main; you interrupt and insist on a feature branch.
  • Claude:
    • Creates feature branch.
    • Implements code changes and tests.
    • Runs tests; now about 108 tests pass.
  • You also run npm test to verify all 108 tests pass.

• Claude then:

  • Commits changes.
  • Pushes branch.
  • Opens PR.

11.3 CI/CD and Production Verification

• PR stage:

  • CI runs tests on PR; they pass.

• Merge:

  • You merge PR to main.

• On main:

  • test job passes.
  • deploy job deploys to Cloudflare.
  • Smoke tests pass.

• Manual verification:

  • Call /convert on the deployed Worker.
  • Confirm that response includes a totalCurrencies field with the correct count.

• Outcome:

  • Demonstrates full lifecycle:
    • Requirements → plan → implementation → tests → feature branch → PR → CI → CD → smoke tests → production behavior.

12. Key Practices and Mindset Shifts

12.1 How Work Changes with AI Coding Agents

• Less time on:
  • Hand‑writing boilerplate.
  • Manual documentation lookup.
• More time on:
  • Understanding the problem domain.
  • Defining requirements and PRDs.
  • Reviewing generated code and tests.
• Silence while Claude works:
  • Use this time to:
    • Think about domain and product.
    • Plan debugging strategies.
    • Design future features.

12.2 Safety and Control

• Use plan mode when:
  • Requirements are fuzzy.
  • Changes are high impact (architecture, CI/CD, test strategy).
• Use permit‑once for:
  • Git operations.
  • Any command that can change or delete data.
• Use permit‑always for:
  • Safe commands (e.g., find).
  • Frequent and safe tool calls like targeted documentation queries.

12.3 Code Ownership

• Even with heavy AI involvement:
  • You remain responsible for the code.
  • Always:
    • Read the plan.
    • Review diffs.
    • Understand the test suite.
    • Refactor code where needed.

12.4 Reusability and Portability

• Pattern is portable beyond Cloudflare Workers:
  • Could apply to AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions, Vercel, etc.
• Core reusable pattern:
  • PRD → plan mode → service architecture → implementation → tests → CI → CD → smoke tests → iterative feature development via PRs.