# Introduction
Before we begin, let's review what the Claude Code is and why it's useful to read. Claude Code is a code agent tool from Anthropic that can read your codebase, edit files, run commands, fix bugs, write tests, create commits, and connect to external tools via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It works in the terminal, integrated development environments (IDEs), desktop application, browser, and other development environments, making it useful for both small testing and more serious software projects. In this article of ours “5 Fun Projects” series, you will learn by doing. Projects start with a simple first app, then move into games, mobile apps, full-stack apps, and finally custom MCP-enabled workflows. Each project helps you build a different Claude Code skill step by step. So, let's begin.
# 1. Building Your First Web Application with Claude Code
This Teacher's Tech video is a great starting point if you're completely new to Claude Code. The video walks through using Claude Code to build a web application from a simple idea, without manually writing every line of code. It's a great project for beginners because it teaches the basic workflow of Claude Code: define what you want, let Claude generate the project, review the files, test the app, and request improvements. Finally, you understand how to turn a basic idea into a workable system. The main skill you learn here is app prototyping with Claude Code.
# 2. Creating a Retro 2D Game
This is Peter Yang's next exciting project because the games make Claude Code feel more interactive. The course focuses on building a retro 2D space shooter, giving you a clear project with movement, visuals, game rules, and player interaction. It's more interesting than other basic web apps because you can see the result immediately and improve it with little prompting, like changing the difficulty, adding enemies, or improving the design. The main skill you learn here is to use Claude's Code to build logical end-to-end logic, not just static pages.
# 3. Building a Mobile Application with React Native and Expo
Once you are comfortable with the web app, the mobile app is the next big challenge. This project with Code with Beto shows how Claude Code can help you build a mobile app using We share Mdabu again Expo. You learn to create screenshots, add simple navigation, design clean user interfaces, and test the app as you go. This is more complicated than a web app because mobile projects require you to think about the app structure, device design, and mobile first user experience. The main skill you learn here is to use Claude Code to build prototypes of hybrid mobile applications.
# 4. Building and Deploying a Full-Stack Application
This No Code MBA project is where Claude Code becomes more than a simple app generator. The video focuses on building a full-stack application, connecting the back-end database, setting up user logins, and preparing the project for deployment. This is a strong development project because you work on all layers of the software: frontend, backend, authentication, database, and implementation. It also teaches you how to use Claude's Code to fix problems throughout a large project. The main skill you learn here is to build production-style applications with Claude Code.
# 5. Creating a Custom MCP Server for Claude Code
This is Shweta Lodha's most advanced project on the list because she's not just building an app — she's extending the Claude Code itself. MCP allows Claude Code to connect to external tools, databases, APIs, and workflows. Anthropic Documents explains that MCP servers allow Code Claude to access tools and data sources directly, instead of relying on copy and pasted context. In this project, you learn how to create a custom MCP server and connect it to Claude Code, which is useful if you want Claude Code to work with your programs. The main skill you learn here is to extend Claude's Code with custom tools and agent capabilities.
# Wrapping up
These five projects help you learn Claude Code one layer at a time. You start by building a simple web application, then move into games, mobile applications, full stack development, and finally custom MCP tools. Each project teaches a practical skill that makes Claude Code more useful as a real development assistant. Finally, you don't just check out the instructions – you learn how to use Claude's Code to build, debug, release, and extend real software projects.
Kanwal Mehreen is a machine learning engineer and technical writer with a deep passion for data science and the intersection of AI and medicine. He co-authored the ebook “Increasing Productivity with ChatGPT”. As a Google Generation Scholar 2022 for APAC, he strives for diversity and academic excellence. He has also been recognized as a Teradata Diversity in Tech Scholar, a Mitacs Globalink Research Scholar, and a Harvard WeCode Scholar. Kanwal is a passionate advocate for change, having founded FEMCodes to empower women in STEM fields.
