Getting Started with Antigravity: An Introduction to Agent-First IDEs Training Course

Introduction to Agent-First IDEs

• Examining the transition from traditional IDEs to agent-first design paradigms
• Fundamental concepts underlying AI-driven development environments
• The role of Antigravity within the contemporary engineering toolchain

Installing and Launching Google Antigravity

• System prerequisites and the installation process
• Initial configuration and workspace preparation
• An overview of the default interface layout

Exploring the Editor View

• Key editing functionalities and navigation controls
• Engaging with inline agents within the editor
• Oversight of file modifications and project assets

Working with the Manager View

• Understanding task orchestration and workflow management
• Reviewing and authorizing agent-executed actions
• Monitoring project progress and agent performance

Understanding Agents in Antigravity

• Different types of agents and their specific capabilities
• The mechanism by which agents interpret intent and carry out tasks
• Strategic approaches for prompting and guiding agents

Creating and Automating Simple Tasks

• Producing starter code and templates
• Utilizing agents to refactor or improve existing codebases
• Implementing validation and review processes via agents

Managing Projects in an Agent-Driven Environment

• Standards for folder structure and file organization
• Using agents to track changes and monitor project states
• Coordinating automation across multiple concurrent tasks

Scaling Up: Practical Use Cases for Beginners

• Developing small-scale utilities with agent assistance
• Incorporating agents into iterative development cycles
• Leveraging Antigravity for documentation maintenance and code cleanup

Summary and Next Steps