how-to-talk-to-claude/PROJECT-CONTEXT.md
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📋 SESSION CONTINUITY DOCUMENTATION:

📁 Context Files Created:
- PROJECT-CONTEXT.md - Complete project philosophy, tone guide, Diataxis framework, current status, and success patterns
- INTERMEDIATE-GUIDE-PLAN.md - Detailed 27-piece intermediate guide structure with content outlines and development priorities
- CONTINUATION-PROMPT.md - Ready-to-use prompt for seamless session handoff

📖 Comprehensive Coverage:
 Project philosophy and conversational tone standards
 Diataxis framework implementation details
 Component usage patterns and visual hierarchy
 Complete git commit history and technical status
 All 27 intermediate guide content outlines
 Development priorities and phased approach
 Next steps and continuation options

🎯 Purpose: Enable any future development session to pick up exactly where we left off with full context of project goals, tone, technical implementation, and strategic direction.

Perfect handoff documentation for continued development of this exceptional AI collaboration learning platform! 🚀
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# "How to Talk to Claude" Project Context & Style Guide
## Project Overview
**Project Name:** How to Talk to Claude - A Comprehensive AI Collaboration Guide
**Current Location:** `/home/user/claude/how-to-ai-fresh/`
**Development Server:** `http://localhost:4321`
**Technology Stack:** Astro + Starlight with custom CSS and full component system
## Project Philosophy & Tone
### Core Voice & Style
- **Conversational and human-centered** - Written like explaining to a friend, not a manual
- **Experience-driven** - Focus on actual collaboration experiences, not just theory
- **Problem-focused** - Address real frustrations people have with AI
- **Inclusive and accessible** - Examples work across different tech backgrounds
- **Psychologically aware** - Acknowledge emotional aspects of learning AI collaboration
- **Authentic over generic** - Avoid typical "AI prompt" advice, focus on genuine partnership
### Content Approach
- **No jargon or technical complexity** unless absolutely necessary
- **Conversational examples** over formal templates
- **Personal anecdotes** and relatable analogies (AIM, texting, coffee shop interactions)
- **Honest about limitations** - acknowledge when things don't work
- **Practical and immediately useful** - every section provides actionable value
## Content Framework: Diataxis Implementation
We use the **Diataxis documentation framework** with four distinct content types:
### 🎓 Tutorials (Learning-oriented)
- **Purpose:** Step-by-step experiences that build confidence through practice
- **User mindset:** "I want to learn by doing"
- **Structure:** Guided experiences with actual conversations
- **Voice:** Encouraging, supportive, "let's try this together"
### 🔧 How-To Guides (Task-oriented)
- **Purpose:** Solutions for specific problems users face right now
- **User mindset:** "I have a specific problem to solve"
- **Structure:** Problem → Solution → Examples → Links to related content
- **Voice:** Direct, practical, "here's how to fix this"
### 🧠 Explanations (Understanding-oriented)
- **Purpose:** Principles and psychology behind effective AI collaboration
- **User mindset:** "I want to understand why this works"
- **Structure:** Concept → Psychology → Examples → Implications
- **Voice:** Thoughtful, exploratory, "here's what's happening underneath"
### ⚡ Quick Reference (Information-oriented)
- **Purpose:** Conversation starters, troubleshooting, emergency fixes
- **User mindset:** "I need something fast"
- **Structure:** Scannable, organized by problem type, lots of templates
- **Voice:** Concise, organized, "bookmark this for when you need it"
## Component Usage Standards
**Visual Hierarchy:**
- Use `CardGrid` for feature organization and comparisons
- Use `Tabs` for before/after examples and alternatives
- Use `Code` blocks for conversation examples with context
- Use `Asides` for tips, warnings, insights (4 types: note, tip, caution, danger)
- Use `Steps` for sequential processes and workflows
- Use `LinkCards` for enhanced navigation between guides
- Use `Badges` for visual indicators and status
**Content Enhancement Patterns:**
- Start sections with clear `Aside` callouts for key insights
- Use `Tabs` to show contrasts (good vs bad examples)
- Group related information in `Card` layouts
- End sections with `LinkCard` navigation to related content
- Use `Code` blocks for all conversation templates and examples
## Current Project Status
### ✅ Complete Sections (Beginners Guide)
- **3 Tutorials:** First conversation, messy ideas, creative collaboration
- **13 How-To Guides:** Organized into Communication & Style, Information & Research, Creative & Personal, Advanced Techniques
- **4 Explanations:** Conversations vs commands, psychology, how Claude thinks, making AI work for life
- **1 Quick Reference:** Comprehensive conversation starters and troubleshooting
### 🚀 Framework Ready (Intermediate Guide)
- **Complete structure** with 27 content placeholders
- **5 Tutorial outlines** for advanced collaboration
- **16 How-To Guide outlines** organized into 4 categories
- **6 Explanation outlines** for sophisticated concepts
- **1 Advanced Reference outline** for power users
### 🎨 Technical Implementation
- **All 54 content files** converted to MDX format with component support
- **Complete Starlight integration** with custom CSS and navigation
- **Logo integration** and professional branding
- **All internal links** properly functioning with /beginners/ prefix
- **Two-tier navigation** system (Beginners/Intermediate)
## Git Commit History
- `5da77a3` - Initial complete conversion (11,697 lines)
- `0d6fea5` - Homepage title fix
- `fab2254` - Major restructure into two guides
- `2925a43` - Logo branding enhancement
- `428a3a4` - Complete Intermediate Guide outline (27 placeholders)
- `ad62547` - Enable Starlight components (54 files converted to MDX)
- `91225f7` - Enhanced Introduction & Ask When Uncertain pages
- `97de83f` - Transformed Quick Reference (+374 lines of rich components)
- `907364b` - Repair all internal links after /beginners/ restructure
## Key Success Patterns
### Content Enhancement Strategy
1. **Start with most-visited content** (homepage, introduction, popular how-to guides)
2. **Use components strategically** - enhance scannability and engagement
3. **Maintain conversational voice** while adding visual structure
4. **Create clear navigation paths** between related content
5. **Focus on user problems** rather than technical features
### Component Integration Best Practices
- Import components at top of each enhanced file
- Use `CardGrid` for organizing multiple related concepts
- Use `Tabs` for showing different approaches or examples
- Use `Asides` for important callouts and tips
- End sections with `LinkCard` navigation to related content
- Always maintain the human, conversational tone within component structure
This approach has transformed basic markdown content into professional, interactive documentation while preserving the authentic, human-centered voice that makes this guide special.