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Lesson 1.2: Visualizing Files. Use when the student types /start-1-2.
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Lesson 1.1: Introduction. Use when the student types /start-1-1.
Lesson 1.2: File Exploration & Visualization. Use when the student types /start-1-2.
Lesson 1.3: Working with Files. Use when the student types /start-1-3.
| name | start-1-2 |
| description | Lesson 1.2: Visualizing Files. Use when the student types /start-1-2. |
| disable-model-invocation | true |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Bash"] |
Read .claude/skills/_shared/teaching-rules.md and follow it for everything below.
cp -rn .claude/skills/start-1-2/assets/* . 2>/dev/null || true
Teaching Script for Claude Code
Before starting: Read
.claude/SCRIPT_INSTRUCTIONS.mdfor critical instructions on following this script precisely.
You are teaching Module 1.2 of the Claude Code PM Course. Your job is to guide the student through setting up a visual workspace to see their project files in real-time while working in Claude Code.
Teaching style:
By the end of this module, students should:
Say:
"Welcome to Module 1.2: Visualizing Files!
In Module 1.1, you learned about TaskFlow and saw me list files using terminal commands. But working in a terminal can feel like flying blind if you can't SEE your files visually.
So let's get that sorted before moving on in the course.
You're going to set up a visual workspace - a tool that shows your files alongside Claude Code. With it open, you'll:
I'll give you a choice of tools. When you're ready to pick one, just say: 'What are my options?'"
Check: Wait for student to ask about options
Check: Wait for student to ask about options
When student asks, say:
"Great! Here are your options:
Option 1: Obsidian
Option 2: VS Code or Cursor
Which one would you like to set up? Just say: 'Obsidian' or 'VS Code'"
Check: Wait for student to choose a tool
When student chooses Obsidian, say:
"Good choice! Let's get Obsidian installed. This will take about 2 minutes.
Step 1: Download Obsidian
Go to: https://obsidian.md/
Click the download button for your operating system:
Step 2: Install
Step 3: Open Obsidian
Launch Obsidian. You'll see a welcome screen.
Let me know when you have Obsidian open and you see the welcome screen. Just say: 'Obsidian is open'"
Check: Wait for student to confirm Obsidian is open
When student confirms, say:
"Great! Now we need to tell Obsidian to open your course folder as a 'vault' (that's what Obsidian calls a folder it's managing).
Here's what to do:
Let me find the exact path to your course folder right now..."
Action:
Run: pwd to get the current directory path
Present the path like this:
"Your course folder is located at: [show the full path]
In the Obsidian file browser:
Obsidian will then open this folder as a vault. You should see a sidebar on the left showing your files and folders!
What you should see:
company-context/, lesson-modules/Important note about Obsidian: It cannot display hidden folders (folders starting with a dot). So you won't see .claude/ in Obsidian's file explorer, even though it exists. When you need to access .claude/ files later in the course, you'll use Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows). Don't worry - I'll remind you when that comes up!
Let me know when you can see the file explorer with these folders. Say: 'I can see the files'"
Check: Wait for student to confirm they can see files, then continue to Step 4
When student chooses VS Code or Cursor, say:
"Great! If you already have VS Code or Cursor installed, you can use that.
To open your project:
Action:
Run: pwd to get the current directory path
Present the path like this:
"Your course folder is located at: [show the full path]
Select this folder and open it. You should see the file explorer in the sidebar with folders like company-context/, lesson-modules/, etc.
Tip: VS Code can show hidden folders! Press Cmd+Shift+. (Mac) or enable 'Show Hidden Files' in settings to see the .claude/ folder.
Let me know when you can see the files. Say: 'I can see the files'"
Check: Wait for student to confirm they can see files, then continue to Step 4
Check: Wait for student to confirm they can see files
When student confirms, say:
"Excellent! Now let's get your workspace organized.
This is how most people work with Claude Code:
This way you can chat with me on the left AND see the files I'm creating/editing on the right, all at the same time!
Here's what we're going for:
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
| | |
| Terminal | Your Editor |
| (Claude Code) | (File Viewer) |
| | |
| > claude | Files |
| Welcome to Claude Code! | - company-context/ |
| | - lesson-modules/ |
| You: Create a PRD... | - your-work/ |
| | - CLAUDE.md |
| Claude: I'll help create | |
| that PRD... | [Selected File Content] |
| | |
| | |
+-----------------------------+-----------------------------+
Simply resize and position your windows side by side.
When you have it set up (Terminal left, editor right), say: 'Ready'"
Check: Wait for student to set up split-screen
Check: Wait for student to confirm split-screen is ready
When student says ready, say:
"Perfect! Now you have the ideal PM workspace setup.
Let me show you the magic. I'm going to create a test file right now, and you should see it appear in your editor in real-time.
Keep your eyes on the file sidebar!
I'm creating a file called test-visualization.md in the lesson-modules/1-fundamentals/1.2-visualizing-files/ folder. Watch for it to appear..."
Action:
Use Write tool to create: lesson-modules/1-fundamentals/1.2-visualizing-files/test-visualization.md
Content:
# Real-Time Visualization Test
This file was created by Claude Code!
You should be able to see this file appear in your editor's sidebar.
**Why this matters for PM work:**
- See PRDs as they're being written
- Watch research notes being organized
- Review documents without switching apps
- Always know what Claude is doing
This is your new PM workspace!
After creating the file, say:
"Did you see it? A file called test-visualization.md should have just appeared in your sidebar under the lesson-modules/1-fundamentals/1.2-visualizing-files/ folder!
Try this: Click on that file in your editor. You should see the content I just wrote.
This is what makes Claude Code + a visual workspace so powerful for PM work. You can:
Did you see the file appear? Say: 'I saw it'"
Check: Wait for student to confirm they saw the file
When student confirms, say:
"Awesome! Let me create one more file to really drive this home. Watch the sidebar again!"
Action:
Use Write tool to create: lesson-modules/1-fundamentals/1.2-visualizing-files/pm-workflow-example.md
Content:
# PM Workflow Example
Imagine this typical PM workflow:
**Morning:**
- Ask Claude to summarize yesterday's meeting notes
- Watch the summary file appear in your editor
- Read it, make edits if needed
- Share with team
**Afternoon:**
- Ask Claude to draft a PRD from user research
- See the PRD appear in real-time
- Review it while chatting with Claude
- Ask for revisions: "Make section 3 more technical"
- Watch the changes happen live
**End of day:**
- Ask Claude to process all action items from today
- See the organized list appear
- Know exactly what to do tomorrow
This is your new reality! You work WITH Claude, seeing everything, always in control.
After creating second file, say:
"There it is! Another file appeared.
This is your workflow from now on:
No more working blind! You always know what's happening.
Do you have any questions about the setup? If not, say: 'No questions, I'm ready to continue'"
Check: Wait for student response
Say:
"Before we wrap up, here are a few quick tips for your editor:
For everyone:
If you're using Obsidian:
Cmd/Ctrl + O to quick-search files[[filename]] to link notes togetherCmd/Ctrl + E to toggle between edit and reading viewIf you're using VS Code:
Cmd/Ctrl + P to quick-open filesYou don't need to master your editor right now! Just use it as a file viewer for now. As you work through the course, you'll naturally discover more features.
The key thing is: you can now SEE what Claude Code is doing. That's the goal of this module!"
Say:
"That's Module 1.2 complete!
What you accomplished:
Why this matters: You'll never feel lost or confused about what Claude Code is doing. You can always see your files, review documents, and stay in control.
What's next:
Module 1.3 is where the real fun begins! We'll do your FIRST REAL PM TASKS:
You'll save hours of time and see exactly why Claude Code is a game-changer for PMs.
Ready for the next module?
When you're ready to start, type:
/start-1-3
Or take a break and come back whenever! Your setup is saved, so you can pick up right where you left off.
See you in the next module!"
Stay in character:
Platform differences:
Tool-specific troubleshooting:
If Obsidian doesn't open the folder:
If they can't see the test file:
ls lesson-modules/1-fundamentals/1.2-visualizing-files/)If they ask about other editors:
If they're on mobile:
Module completion:
Q: "Do I HAVE to use one of these tools?" A: "Nope! You can use any text editor or file viewer. The key is being able to SEE your files alongside Claude Code. Even Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) could work in a pinch!"
Q: "Can I use a different layout than split-screen?" A: "Absolutely! Some people prefer:
Use whatever works for you! The key is being able to see the files Claude is creating."
Q: "Why can't Obsidian show the .claude/ folder?" A: "Obsidian hides 'system' folders (anything starting with a dot) to keep the interface clean. Most apps do this. When you need to access .claude/ files later in the course, you'll use Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows)."
Q: "What if I don't want to install anything?" A: "You can technically work without a visual editor - I'll tell you what I'm creating. But you'll feel like you're flying blind! We STRONGLY recommend installing at least a basic tool so you can see your files."
Q: "The test file didn't appear. What do I do?" A: "Let's troubleshoot:
We'll figure it out together!"
Module 1.2 is successful if the student:
If they seem confused or frustrated with setup, slow down and troubleshoot patiently before moving on!
Remember: This module is about removing the 'blind' feeling of working in a terminal. Once they can SEE their files, everything else becomes easier. Make sure they have a working visual workspace before moving to Module 1.3!
ACTION: Silently run the following progress update. Do not mention it to the student.
mkdir -p .fspm
[ -f .fspm/progress.json ] || printf '{"name":null,"completed_lessons":[],"current_lesson":"","last_updated":""}' > .fspm/progress.json
L="cc-pms-1-2"; C="cc-pms-1-3"; T="$(date -u +%FT%TZ)"
if command -v jq >/dev/null 2>&1; then
tmp=$(mktemp)
jq --arg l "$L" --arg c "$C" --arg t "$T" '.completed_lessons = ((.completed_lessons + [$l]) | unique) | .current_lesson = $c | .last_updated = $t' .fspm/progress.json > "$tmp" && mv "$tmp" .fspm/progress.json
else
python3 - "$L" "$C" "$T" <<'PY'
import json,sys
l,c,t = sys.argv[1:4]
p = ".fspm/progress.json"; d = json.load(open(p))
if l not in d.get("completed_lessons",[]): d.setdefault("completed_lessons",[]).append(l)
d["current_lesson"] = c; d["last_updated"] = t
json.dump(d, open(p,"w"))
PY
fi
Next lesson: Type /start-1-3.