Large Codebases

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Editorial pen-and-watercolour branching decision tree inside a large codebase, with repo-shape paths for monorepo, legacy, and multi-repo work leading to Claude Code mechanics like CLAUDE.md scoping, subagents, agentic search, and /compact

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Where to Start With Claude Code in a Large Repo: A Decision Tree (2026)

You do not start a large Claude Code rollout by configuring everything. You start with the one mechanic your repo shape and your actual pain point demand — and ignore the rest until you hit them. This is the decision layer that runs before the build.

Marco Lobo·May 24, 2026·11 min read

Handdrawn city-scale software codebase with agent figures traversing modules, worktrees, hooks, and review gates

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Claude Code in Large Codebases: The 2026 Implementation Guide

Claude Code does not win large codebases by swallowing the repo. It wins when you build a navigation and governance layer around it.

Marco Lobo·May 19, 2026·11 min read