How I Set Up Claude Code with 26 Production Subagents (CLAUDE.md, MCP, Hooks)

The author shares their journey of refining Claude Code for a real project, initially finding it erratic like an inexperienced junior. After several weeks of adjustments, the tool now operates like a small senior team, adhering to conventions, planning ahead, and reviewing its work before deploying any changes. This transformation is significant as it demonstrates how with proper setup, AI tools can become reliable and productive assets in software development, reducing the risk of destructive actions and aligning better with project standards.