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

Introduction to Agent-First IDEs

• Grasping the transition from conventional IDEs to agent-first architectures
• Fundamental concepts underpinning AI-driven development environments
• The role of Antigravity within the contemporary engineering toolchain

Installing and Launching Google Antigravity

• System prerequisites and installation procedures
• Initial setup and workspace configuration
• Walkthrough of the standard interface layout

Exploring the Editor View

• Primary editing capabilities and navigation
• Inline agent interactions within the editor
• Managing file modifications and project assets

Working with the Manager View

• Overview of task orchestration and workflow management
• Evaluating and approving agent actions
• Monitoring project activity and agent status

Understanding Agents in Antigravity

• Categories of agents and their respective capabilities
• Mechanisms by which agents interpret intent and execute tasks
• Best practices for prompting and guiding agents

Creating and Automating Simple Tasks

• Generating starter code and templates
• Employing agents to refactor or improve existing code
• Implementing validation and review steps via agents

Managing Projects in an Agent-Driven Environment

• Folder hierarchies and file organization standards
• Tracking changes and project states using agents
• Coordinating automation across various tasks

Scaling Up: Practical Applications for Beginners

• Developing small utilities with agents
• Integrating agents into iterative development cycles
• Utilizing Antigravity for documentation and code refactoring

Summary and Next Steps