Task 2: Planning with an Agent

Use your AI agent as a thinking partner to plan something. This task shows that agents aren't just for writing code—they can help you brainstorm, organize ideas, and think through problems.

The Scenario

You're organizing a study group for an upcoming exam. You need to:

  • Figure out what topics to cover
  • Decide how to structure the sessions
  • Create some kind of plan or schedule

You don't have to actually run this study group—just create a reasonable plan and save it in task2/.

Step 1: Set up the scenario

Tell your agent about the situation:

I need to organize a study group for my algorithms midterm. There are 4 of us, and we have 2 weeks until the exam. Can you help me plan this? Save the plan in task2/study-plan.md

Step 2: Brainstorm together

Let the agent help you think through:

  • What topics should you cover?
  • How should you divide up the work?
  • What format works best (lectures, practice problems, discussion)?

Notice how the agent asks questions, makes suggestions, and helps structure your thinking.

Step 3: Create an artifact

Ask the agent to help you create something concrete in task2/:

  • A schedule or timeline
  • A checklist of topics
  • A shared document outline

Reflection Questions

As you work through this, think about:

  • Did the agent ask good clarifying questions?
  • Did it feel like a conversation or like getting a pre-written answer?
  • Would you actually use an agent to plan something like this?

Tips

  • Think out loud — Share your constraints and preferences ("We can only meet on weekends")
  • Push back — If a suggestion doesn't work, say so and explain why
  • Iterate — Ask for revisions or alternatives