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4. Checkpoint A — Agent basics
AI Coding with Cursor · 44 pages source format
Prove you can brief and scope agent tasks before advanced workflows.
Pass criteria
- Used chat, inline, and agent modes at least once each
- Task brief template with acceptance criteria saved
- .cursorrules file with 5+ project rules
- One agent task completed; diff reviewed before accept
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Verify all before Phase B.
Clear?
Checklist
Pointers: Pace: spend a full week here if agent diffs still surprise you.