# Five Claude Code Features for More Efficient Development

DevFeed: [Five Claude Code Features for More Efficient Development](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/stop-using-claude-code-like-a-chatbot-26212.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://craftbettersoftware.com/p/stop-using-claude-code-like-a-chatbot>)

Author: Daniel Moka

Published: 2026-03-23T06:44:01Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Craft Better Software](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/craft-better-software.md>)

Topics: [Claude Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/claude-code.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>), [monorepo](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/monorepo.md>)

Tags: [claude-code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/claude-code.md>), [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [javascript](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/javascript.md>), [monorepo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/monorepo.md>), [productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/productivity.md>), [python](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/python.md>), [rust](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rust.md>)

## AI overview

A practical guide to using five Claude Code features beyond basic prompting, including nested CLAUDE.md files and skills for repeatable workflows. It draws on the author's experience with production Rust, Python, and JavaScript codebases.

## Source excerpt

5 Claude Features That 10x Your Productivity