Path 02 · 6 lessons · 63 min
Build with intent
Turn an unclear request into a small, reviewable change. Work with context, tests, code review, and existing systems.
- 01
Write a task brief for an agent
Describe the required behavior, constraints, and evidence before the agent changes code.
- 02
Give an agent useful repository context
Provide current instructions, relevant code, and working check commands without exposing unnecessary information.
- 03
Use tests as evidence
Choose checks that can reject the wrong behavior. Review generated tests as carefully as generated implementation.
- 04
Review AI-generated code
Inspect the actual change, its trust boundaries, and its evidence before you accept it.
- 05
Change an existing system safely
Preserve current contracts while you introduce a change. Account for old clients, data, and deployment order.
- 06
Debug with testable hypotheses
Use an agent to compare explanations and collect evidence. Avoid repeated changes without a verified cause.