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A Claude Code and Codex Skill for Deliberate Skill Development

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Why This Matters

This article introduces a novel approach to skill development in the tech industry by integrating evidence-based learning exercises directly into coding workflows. By leveraging tools like Claude and Codex, developers can enhance their expertise through deliberate practice, making continuous learning more efficient and personalized. This innovation supports the industry's shift towards more adaptive, science-backed learning methods that benefit both professionals and consumers by improving software quality and developer proficiency.

Key Takeaways

Learning Opportunities: A Claude Code and Codex Skill for Deliberate Skill Development

Build your expertise, not just your projects.

This skill uses an adaptive "dynamic textbook" approach to help you integrate science-based expertise building exercises while doing agentic coding.

When you complete architectural work (new files, schema changes, refactors), Claude offers optional 10-15 minute learning exercises grounded in evidence-based learning science. The exercises use techniques like prediction, generation, retrieval practice, and spaced repetition to provide you with semi-worked examples from across your own project work.

Pairs well with Learning-Goal, a skill that guides you through semi-structured, interactive learning goal-setting using the technique of Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII), an evidence-based exercise.

Installation

Codex

This repository is also a Codex plugin marketplace. To add it from GitHub:

codex plugin marketplace add https://github.com/DrCatHicks/learning-opportunities.git

For local development from a checkout:

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