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

Introduction to Agent-First IDEs

• Examining the transition from conventional IDEs to agent-centric design
• Foundational concepts of AI-driven development environments
• Positioning Antigravity within the modern engineering toolchain

Installation and Launching Google Antigravity

• System prerequisites and installation procedures
• Initial setup and workspace configuration
• Overview of the default interface layout

Exploring the Editor View

• Primary editing tools and navigation techniques
• Real-time agent interactions within the editor
• Handling file modifications and project assets

Working with the Manager View

• Insight into task orchestration and workflow management
• Reviewing and authorizing agent actions
• Tracking project activity and agent performance

Understanding Agents in Antigravity

• Agent types and their respective capabilities
• Mechanisms for interpreting intent and executing tasks
• Best practices for crafting effective prompts and directives

Creating and Automating Simple Tasks

• Generating initial code structures 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 hierarchy and file organization
• Monitoring changes and project status through agents
• Orchestrating automation across multiple concurrent tasks

Scaling Up: Practical Use Cases for Beginners

• Developing minor utilities with agent assistance
• Incorporating agents into iterative development cycles
• Utilizing Antigravity for documentation creation and code hygiene

Summary and Next Steps