Summary: Claude Code launches as an AI coding agent

Why It Matters: Anthropic is moving beyond a simple chat box. They now have a tool that lives inside a developer's code. It can write, test, and fix code by itself. This makes them a direct competitor to other AI coding tools.

What Changed:

• Added a new product called Claude Code for developers.
• Launched a terminal tool (CLI) that can run commands and edit files.
• Released official extensions for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs.
• Integrated Claude Code into Slack for team collaboration.
• Updated pricing to include Claude Code in Pro, Max, and Team plans.
• Added a web-based research preview for coding tasks on the go.
• Created new documentation and tutorials specifically for AI-driven coding.