Getting Started with Claude Code and Context Engineering
We’re excited to be back at Connected Coworking for another Code & Coffee event—this time with a hands-on workshop! Whether you’re new to AI coding tools or looking to level up your workflow, this session will introduce you to Claude Code and Context Engineering, a key skill for working effectively with AI-assisted development.
Connected Coworking
1560 East Main Street Ventura, CA 93001
*Parking is available in front of the building, along the side, and in the back near the church.
Schedule & logistics
Doors open: 9:30 AM
Workshop starts: 10:00 AM
Feel free to arrive at any time. You’re welcome to actively participate or simply listen in.
Seating will be available, and you’re welcome to get up, move around, or step out at any time.
Refreshments:
Donuts will be available for everyone to enjoy, along with coffee and tea. You’re also welcome to bring your own food or drinks—just please make sure any beverages have a lid to help prevent spills near computers (no open cups). A restroom is available on site.
Getting Started with Claude Code & Context Engineering
This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through installing and using Claude Code, Anthropic’s command-line tool for agentic coding. Along the way, you’ll learn foundational Context Engineering techniques and practical software engineering best practices to help you get better results from AI tools. Depending on time and interest, we may also touch on agentic systems and how they fit into modern development workflows.
What to bring
Laptop
Claude Pro ($20/month) or Max subscription — sign up here
(Free accounts will not work for this workshop. Some attendees may have access through work, and occasional promotions may be available.)
Good to know
We’ll begin with installation, but you’re welcome to install Claude Code ahead of time if you’d like a head start.
All basic computer skill levels are welcome. Attendees will come from different backgrounds, so expect to learn from each other as well.
About the presenter
Tarek Sawyer Nassar is a technology expert and founder of Tarek Sawyer Nassar, LLC, where he helps clients navigate complex technical challenges through architectural guidance and strategic direction. With over two decades of experience across enterprise software, startups, and the U.S. Navy, Tarek brings expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies.
His career includes co-founding Jolt OS, where he led technical development for iOS apps that launched on the iPad’s first day, as well as senior technical roles throughout Silicon Valley spanning software engineering, consulting, and project management. A UCLA and UC Santa Barbara alumnus who grew up in Northern California, Tarek blends hands-on development experience with an architectural mindset shaped by work in both startup and enterprise environments.
Outside of tech, Tarek enjoys traveling and learning foreign languages. He speaks French, German, and some other languages at various levels, in addition to English.
Learn more at tareksawyernassar.com
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