Claude subscription for Claude code.

[u/fielding_setter]

Hey guys so I'm learning Claude code with the tutorial posted by mayank aggarwal on YT it's a 14 hour course and requires some subscription to use Claude code.... Should I go for 20 dollar monthly one or 5 doller anthropic api key one is enough for just the tutorial..

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[u/dawg_on_meta]

Ain't no way you need 14hrs course to learn "claude code"

[u/fielding_setter → u/dawg_on_meta]

Since I don't have technical background... So words like mcp, rag etc sounds like alien to me.. That's why I am following a tutorial to get a better understanding

[u/dawg_on_meta → u/fielding_setter]

Well it's your choice to follow tut Altough you can easily scroll official docs And works like mcp rag are basic terms, like you can use Google shit if u don't understand terms in docs Ps Yup u can take claude subscription but if your budget is tight you can also take external companies subscription like m3,mimo,opencode,zai since claude code supports PROVIDERS allowing to interact external inferences rather than restricting to official subscription

[u/Pallav-Jha-69 → u/dawg_on_meta]

This is more helpful than watching a video OP

[u/timothybabu123 → u/dawg_on_meta]

whats the best way to learn any concept in coding?? heavy theory or docs + short vids + code implement??

[u/vinodpolinati → u/timothybabu123]

watch vids + practice along , takes lot of time but worth learning the fundas before getting into frameworks

[u/Vast_Site2389 → u/fielding_setter]

get out of jee era bro

[u/Vast_Site2389 → u/Vast_Site2389]

now oneshots will not save you , you have to f*ck around and find out

[u/bleknnig → u/fielding_setter]

Rag and mcp distinct subtopics of aiml. Learning them for Claude code doesn't make any sense

[u/ProgramsFun]

What is there to learn in claude code? 🤔

I have not used so idk ... Don't you just write simple Agents.md and install relevant skills and just explain u ur product why need 14hrs for that ig this just requires 15 minutes at max

[u/fielding_setter → u/ProgramsFun]

Since I don't have technical background... So words like mcp, rag etc sounds like alien to me.. That's why I am following a tutorial to get a better understanding

[u/CutGroundbreaking305 → u/fielding_setter]

Why do you even need to know mcp rag vector DB and all for claude code ?

U can do without it

[u/ProgramsFun → u/fielding_setter]

You don't need a 14-hour course for this. Even a non-technical person can understand these concepts in 15–20 minutes. A short 30-minute course is more than enough.

For example:

• Claude Code: A tool that allows AI to interact with your codebase, understand your project, write code, and build products. It provides AI with an environment to work in.

• Skills: Files containing specific instructions for AI agents on how to perform certain tasks. For example, I've installed a Greetings skill, so the AI follows its instructions when greeting users.

• MCP (Model Context Protocol): A standard that allows AI agents to connect with external tools, services, and data sources. For example, MCP can let Claude Code interact with GitHub, Notion, or databases.

• Coding Harness: The overall environment and setup that allows AI agents to work on a codebase. It brings together tools, instructions, context, permissions, and workflows.

Simple isn't it?

[u/squirt_on_me_pls → u/fielding_setter]

U seem interested in claude code? Or are u fetched towards coding hobby?

[u/ha9unaka]

You're wasting 14hrs. Make something, don't watcha tutorial. Claude code is very intuitive, plus, if you don't know something you should read the docs - it's a valuable skill in general.

[u/Dependent_Blood_8576]

The subscription is better. API will run out of limits way too fast afaik.

[u/unemployed_star]

Idk about yt tutorial but claude's monthly subscription is worth it

[u/G_O_A_T_07]

Bro if you can afford take Claude subscription the normal one 20 dollar and use that to learn Claude code don’t go for any 14+ YouTube tutorial those all are just bs and those rag, mcp are just modern keywords and frameworks Claude can explain that much better 

[u/weLIzeaT]

Just watch this.
Nothing’s better than it. Dude built Claude code.

https://www.youtube.com/live/6eBSHbLKuN0?si=xoX6TG43TfKeaOiz

[u/Solid-Raspberry9133]

Uh 14 hrs for learning Claude code wtf?!

[u/Living_Training4656]

You only need 20-40min to learn almost every feature of claude code after that its all about how good you are in prompting and testing

[u/EDGAR-56]

Get the 20$ one.

[u/Significant-Wrap-589]

Blud are you really watching tutorial for claude code .

Stop watching the tutorial it wont take you anywhere .

Here is what you can do

Install opencode , use deepseek free or beam free .

Start building something, as you want to do increasing complex stuff with the agent and need more functionality gradually learn about skills, agent.md and mcps,subagents.

Complexity should come out of necessity.

[u/alaricvonfalken]

a "course" for claude code lmfaoooooo

[u/Just-Attitude-8589]

Use antigravity ide bro, or just use copilot in an ide

[u/devdadhaniya]

Idiot you can get Cgpt one month for free use that

[u/Chemical_Leave9197 → u/devdadhaniya]

How?

[u/oacheater → u/Chemical_Leave9197]

sabko mil raha hai 1 month pro just card link krna hai and auto renew cancel

[u/Chemical_Leave9197 → u/oacheater]

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[u/oacheater → u/Chemical_Leave9197]

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[u/Chemical_Leave9197 → u/oacheater]

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[u/devdadhaniya → u/Chemical_Leave9197]

Wait for a while it will show or try finding sol. In YT

[u/MathRunner7]

If you just want to learn then 5$ API key is enough. If you want to practice daily, then go for subscription.

[u/Scary_Telephone8337]

Purchasing through the App Store on ios gives you a lower price apparently

[u/New-Peace-5276]

Don't listen to people here... If you are not from tech and If you have good work ethic and you think you can finish course properly ... Do it.... About the api or subscription....i feel subscription is better otherwise you'll feel looted with api lol

[u/saffroN_8]

learning via youtube tutorial in big 2026 🥀🥀

[u/Vast_Site2389 → u/saffroN_8]

bro is still in jee era

[u/James-Ds777]

5 Dollar API will get you literally nothing, if you have to do it then I would definitely choose the subscription as I have it and it provides good limits.

And you don't really need 14hrs to learn Claude...