5. The Explore → Plan → Code → Commit Workflow

Course: Claude Code 101

Notes

The Explore → Plan → Code → Commit Workflow This four-stage workflow is the most reliable way to tackle any implementation.

Explore Review context relevant to the task. Claude will use tools like web search and can also use the subagent tool without affecting the main context.

Plan Once the data looks good, select "approve" to move into the "Finalize" phase. Review and approve the plan before any code is written.

Code Claude executes the coding phase based on the approved plan. It works through the implementation step by step.

Commit Once you've reviewed the changes and are happy with the output, commit: Claude generates a commit message. Review, confirm, and push.

Recap: Follow the Explore → Plan → Code → Commit workflow for reliable results. Claude sequences tasks, writes code, and commits — all ending in a successful deployment.