SMRTR ProgrammingAug 14, 2025ZDNet

Claude can teach you how to code now, and more

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Claude now offers "Learning" modes in both its chatbot and Claude Code, guiding users through concepts rather than just providing answers. Using a Socratic approach, the chatbot helps users understand the reasoning behind solutions, while the coding assistant offers two options: Explanatory mode, which explains coding decisions, and Learning mode, which asks users to fill in code sections themselves. These features are free and easily accessible from the style dropdown menu.

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