Quick Reference Card

UVAL Protocol Summary

U — UNDERSTAND FIRST
    State → Brainstorm → Identify gaps → THEN ask AI

V — VERIFY
    Read every line → Explain out loud → Ask about gaps

A — APPLY
    Never copy raw → Rename/Restructure/Extend/Simplify

L — LEARN
    One insight per session → Log it → Review later

The 70/30 Rule

Learning new things: 70% struggle, 30% AI
Applying known skills: 30% struggle, 70% AI

Daily Minimums

☐ 15 min: Code something without AI
☐ 5 min: Explain one piece of code out loud
☐ 1 min: Log one thing you learned

Claude Code Commands for Learning

/explain              — Understand existing code
/learn:quiz           — Test your understanding
/learn:teach <topic>  — Learn something new
/learn:alternatives   — Compare approaches

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This guide is part of the Claude Code Ultimate Guide. For questions or contributions, see the main repository.