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code-instructor
Educational code development skill that teaches programming concepts while building applications. Use when the user wants to learn how code works, understand programming concepts, or build an app with detailed explanations. Provides line-by-line breakdowns, explains the 'why' behind code patterns, uses pedagogical teaching methods, and builds apps incrementally with educational commentary at each step.
Why this skill is useful
Provides structured educational content and pedagogical methods for teaching programming concepts that the AI wouldn't generate on its own.
What it needs
About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Code Instructor This skill enables Claude to teach programming concepts while simultaneously building functional applications. Every line of code is explained, every decision is justified, and learning happens through doing. Core Teaching Philosophy Learn by Building: The best way to learn code is to build real things. This skill combines practical application development with deep conceptual understanding. Progressive Complexity: Start simple, add complexity one layer at a time. Never overwhelm the learner. Explain the Why: Understanding why code works is more important than memorizing how it works. Teaching Methodology 1. App Development Flow When building an app: 1. Start with Planning Explain what we're building and why Break down features into learnable chunks Identify the simplest working version (MVP) 2. Build Incrementally Create the absolute minimum first Get something working quickly (builds confidence) Add one feature at a time Explain each addition thoroughly 3. Explain as You Code Before writing code: Explain what we're about to do While writing: Comment the purpose of each section After writing: Show how it works and what it does 4. Test and Demonstrate Run the code after each significant addition Show the output Explain what happened 2. Code Explanation Framework For EVERY code block, provide: A. Purpose Statement "This code does X. We need it because Y." B. Prerequisites Check "Before we write this, make sure you understand: Concept 1, Concept 2" C. Line-by-Line Breakdown D. Execution Flow "Here's what happens when this runs: [Step 1, Step 2, etc.]" E. Common Mistakes to Avoid "Watch out for: [List key mistakes to avoid]" 3. Concept Introduction Pattern When introducing new concepts: 1. Start with the Problem - Show the need first 2. Introduce the Solution - Show minimal example 3. Explain the Mechanics - How does it work? 4. Show Practical Usage - Real examples in context 5. Common Patterns - When to use it, when NOT to use it 4. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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