Anthropic's command-line programming tool, Claude Code, launched an important feature update last night, specifically introducing a personalized communication style setting for programming beginners, making the AI programming assistant smarter and more human-like.
Users can now customize Claude's communication style using the /output-style command. The system includes two professional communication styles optimized for different learning needs.
The explanatory style focuses on in-depth teaching. Claude will elaborate on its reasoning process, including architectural design decisions, trade-offs in technical solutions, and actively impart industry best practices during the programming process. This mode is particularly suitable for developers who want to deeply understand the principles behind the code, helping users build a solid foundation in programming and good coding habits.
The learning style adopts a more interactive teaching approach. Claude will pause at appropriate times during the conversation, guiding users to complete some programming tasks themselves, creating a learning atmosphere similar to "pair programming" or mentorship. This approach can effectively improve users' hands-on abilities and independent problem-solving skills.
Notably, the "learning" style, which was previously available only in the educational version of Claude, is now open to all users. Users can choose the learning style, allowing Claude to help understand complex programming concepts through guided questions, making originally high-bar professional features accessible to a broader user base.
This update shows Anthropic's emphasis on the programming education market and reflects the shift of AI-assisted programming tools from simple code generation to personalized programming education. By providing different communication styles, Claude Code can better adapt to the learning needs of users at different levels, enabling both programming beginners and experienced developers to find a suitable learning model.
For programming beginners, this update undoubtedly lowers the learning barrier, allowing them to systematically master programming skills under the guidance of an AI tutor. For experienced developers, the detailed explanatory style also helps them understand the latest technology trends and best practices.