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

Introduction to Agent-First IDEs

• Understanding the transition from traditional IDEs to agent-first architectures
• Foundational concepts of AI-driven development environments
• The role of Antigravity in the modern engineering toolchain

Installing and Launching Google Antigravity

• System requirements and installation procedures
• Initial configuration and workspace preparation
• Tour of the default interface layout

Exploring the Editor View

• Primary editing features and navigation options
• Inline agent interactions within the editor
• Handling file modifications and project assets

Working with the Manager View

• Overview of task orchestration and workflow management
• Reviewing and authorizing agent actions
• Monitoring project activity and agent status

Understanding Agents in Antigravity

• Types of agents and their respective capabilities
• How agents interpret intent and execute tasks
• Best practices for prompting and directing agents

Creating and Automating Simple Tasks

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

Managing Projects in an Agent-Driven Environment

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

Scaling Up: Practical Use Cases for Beginners

• Developing small utilities with agent assistance
• Integrating agents into iterative development cycles
• Leveraging Antigravity for documentation and code maintenance

Summary and Next Steps