Start Here
New here? This is your on-ramp. In a few minutes you'll know where to start, how to read the site, and you'll get a real first win with Claude — whatever your level.
- Find the learning track that fits your level and your goal
- Learn how to read AILmanac — skill levels, freshness dates, the big-picture map
- Get your first real result with Claude in about five minutes
Three ways to start
Guided walkthrough1 of 3
- Open Claude and follow a guided first session — no setup needed. See "Your First 5 Minutes" below.
- Newcomer, knowledge worker, builder, or team lead — each is a short, ordered path. See "Learning Paths".
- Get the whole landscape at a glance and jump to whatever you need. See "The Landscape Map".
Everything in this section
Welcome & Why This Exists
What AILmanac is, who it's for, and what it deliberately does not try to replace.
Which Claude Should I Use?
Chat vs Claude Code vs the API — plus mobile and voice. A quick decision guide.
Your First 5 Minutes
From zero to a genuinely useful answer with Claude — the fastest possible first win.
Learning Paths (Choose Your Track)
Sequenced reading orders for four kinds of reader, with time estimates.
How Levels & Freshness Work
How to read the level badges and the 'last verified' date stamps.
The Landscape Map
Annotated index of official and community AI resources — and when to use each.
Glossary
40+ AI and Claude terms in plain English.
- Every page is tagged by level (beginner → power user) and carries a "last verified" date — so you always know what it's for and that it's current.
- Switch language anytime from the menu in the top bar: the whole site (and these interactive lessons) follows.