Week 1: The internals of coding agents

Build and verify a minimal agent loop in the first session, then inspect system instructions, tool definitions, observations and stopping. In the second session, capture one real session with your own coding agent and distinguish observed behavior from inference.

• Notes and live-loop instructions
• Slides
• Session-capture studio
• Primary sources and preparation
• Self-check and answer guidance

Public code stays in the existing fixture directory, with request records and the viewer. The loop starter must be completed in a draft copy before its checks pass. The studio checks its own status candidate separately.

Use the safety practices in Tools and model access. A1 is due this week.