Learning paths

Learning paths by purpose

Start with the part you need now. Skip anything you already know.

These are suggestions, not required prerequisite courses. Start with the problem you need to solve.

From retrieval to agents that do the work

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RAG System Master

Start here to improve your retrieval and generation architecture.
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Harness · Loop · Graph Engineering

Once you have built RAG, explore how agents execute and verify tasks.
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Practical Decision AI: Laya Models and Human-in-the-Loop

When you need to separate automated decisions from human review, explore decision models.
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RAG System Master: Basic RAG and prompting concepts, Python LLM API integration experience, and basic vector database skills.
Harness · Loop · Graph Engineering: Basic programming, the ability to run code, and experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor.
Practical Decision AI: Laya Models and Human-in-the-Loop: You need to read Python functions and dictionaries and run basic code.

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GitHub Copilot Vibe Coding

If you know basic Java, start by implementing and testing with Copilot.
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Using Claude Code Properly · Harness Engineering

If reviewing AI output is getting harder, organize project rules and checks with Claude Code.
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Harness · Loop · Graph Engineering

Explore loops and graphs when you need repeated execution and coordinated roles.
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GitHub Copilot Vibe Coding: Basic Java syntax, web concepts, and IDE experience. Basic Spring knowledge is helpful.
Using Claude Code Properly · Harness Engineering: Familiarity with Git, npm, and project structure, plus experience with Claude Code or similar AI tools.
Harness · Loop · Graph Engineering: Basic programming, the ability to run code, and experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor.

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Cursor AI Workflow Automation

Start by automating one repeated file or document task.
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Build a Chrome Extension

If web tasks also need simplifying, use Cursor AI to build a browser tool.
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Cursor AI Workflow Automation: No coding experience required. Basic computer skills, such as using Excel, are enough.
Build a Chrome Extension: No coding knowledge required. Basic skills such as creating folders and copying files are enough.

You can build a website without Java experience or start workflow automation without coding experience.