Claude Code Guide 2026: 25 Features with Examples + Demo
Claude Code started as a terminal coding assistant. It now runs as a layered agentic system. Underneath, Claude Code separates memory, hooks, skills, subagents, plugins, and MCP into distinct layers. Each layer changes what the model can see or do. This article covers 25 features and strategies for scaling Claude Code. It is written for AI engineers, software engineers, and data scientists. Every code example follows a documented format and runs as written. Each item is labeled by status, so
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