MLOps.community Building Claude Code: Origin, Story, Product Iterations, & What's Next // Siddharth Bidasaria // #342
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Oct 21, 2025 Siddharth Bidasaria, a key member of the Claude Code team at Anthropic, shares insights into the innovative coding product's journey. He reveals how Claude Code evolved from a terminal prototype, attracting immediate internal interest. The conversation highlights user-driven improvements like local file tools that enhanced workflow, and the importance of test-driven development for reliable AI code. Siddharth also discusses the balance between model steerability and user friction, plus exciting future possibilities with sub-agents and customizable permissions.
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Terminal Prototype Sparked Rapid Adoption
- A quick prototype in a terminal with local file tools and Spotify control became Cloud Code's genesis.
- The team released it internally and reached ~300 daily users within weeks, including executives.
Local Files Lower Friction For Code Agents
- Local files removed friction by avoiding sync or repo sharing and let the model act like a human exploring code.
- That low-friction UX made the terminal feel ergonomically superior to many web-based coding tools.
Model Releases Rewire User Expectations
- Model jumps (e.g., 3.5 → 3.7) change what tasks are feasible and require users to rewire expectations.
- Regular hands-on use makes these behavioral shifts obvious and impactful for product design.