Context & Tokens

Traces a single message from your prompt through tokenization, context window, and generated reply.

Introduces tokens, context windows, and turn-based chat structure through a first Claude conversation.

Breaks down how Claude splits words, punctuation, and code into countable token units.

Compares the three message roles that structure every Claude conversation, from setup to reply.

Walks through how Claude retains earlier turns in one session but not across new chats.

Enumerates habits for managing tokens, context limits, and multi-turn conversations with Claude effectively.