Stop Using Claude Code Like This (Use Sub-Agents Instead)

by Leon van Zyl

📚 Main Topics

  1. Understanding Sub Agents and Background Agents

    • Importance of using sub agents in coding workflows.
    • How to run specialized agents in the background.
  2. Built-in Agents in Claude Code

    • Overview of available agents: Bash agent, general purpose agent, explore agent, planning agent, and CLA code guide agent.
  3. Creating Custom Agents

    • Steps to create specialized agents tailored to specific tasks (e.g., UI expert, coder, code reviewer).
  4. Managing Context Window

    • Importance of context window in large language models.
    • Strategies to minimize context usage by offloading tasks to sub agents.
  5. Practical Workflow for Implementing Changes

    • Using multiple agents in parallel to handle complex tasks.
    • Coordinating efforts between coding and code review agents.

✨ Key Takeaways

  • EfficiencyUtilizing sub agents allows for multitasking and reduces the load on the main agent, leading to more efficient workflows.
  • Quality of ResultsSpecialized agents can provide better results due to their focused scope, especially in complex projects.
  • Context ManagementKeeping the main agent's context window clean is crucial for maintaining the quality of responses and avoiding issues related to context compacting.
  • Implementation PlanningA structured approach to planning and executing tasks using multiple agents can significantly enhance productivity.

🧠 Lessons Learned

  • Use Sub AgentsAlways consider using sub agents for specific tasks to keep the main conversation clean and efficient.
  • Create Specialized AgentsTailor agents to specific roles (e.g., UI design, coding, reviewing) to improve the quality and speed of development.
  • Plan Before ImplementingTake the time to create a detailed implementation plan, leveraging multiple planning agents to cover different aspects of a project.
  • Parallel ProcessingWhen tasks can be executed independently, use multiple agents to handle them simultaneously, which can drastically reduce completion time.

This video provides a comprehensive guide on effectively using sub agents and background agents in Claude Code, emphasizing the importance of efficient workflows in software development.

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