3.1 Claude Products Explained¶
Web Interface: Claude.ai¶
What Makes Claude.ai Unique¶
- Persistent context through Projects
- Advanced reasoning capabilities
- Nuanced understanding of complex instructions
Interface Features¶
- Projects: Create specialized workspaces
- Artifacts: Interactive document generation
- Context Management: Sophisticated memory across conversations
Product Lineup¶
- Claude.ai (Web)
- Daily driver for most tasks
- Free and pro tiers
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Best for exploratory work and learning
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Claude Desktop
- Native application with enhanced features
- Offline capabilities
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Deeper system integration
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Claude API
- Programmatic access
- For developers and advanced workflows
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Requires technical setup
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Claude Code
- Your agent development environment
- Covered in depth in Module 8
When to Use Each Product¶
Web Interface¶
- Quick, conversational tasks
- Research and brainstorming
- Learning and exploration
Desktop¶
- Consistent work environments
- Large document processing
- Reduced distractions
API¶
- Automated workflows
- Integration with other tools
- Batch processing
Key Considerations¶
- Privacy: Understanding data usage
- Context Limits: 200K token window
- Model Versions: Sonnet vs Opus differences
Practical Exercise¶
Create an account and explore the different Claude interfaces. Note the unique capabilities of each.