Module 2: The Agent Mental Model
Module 2: The Agent Mental Model
How agents perceive code, context windows, and project documentation
This module explores how AI coding agents perceive and navigate codebases, the constraints of context windows, and how to create effective project documentation for agents.
What you'll learn
Agent Perception
How agents navigate and search codebases using tools like Glob, Grep, and Read
Context Windows
The practical reality of context windows and why bigger isn't always better
The Inference Boundary
What agents can infer from code versus what requires explicit documentation
Project Documentation
Writing effective CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md files
Tool Configuration
Configuring Claude Code and Codex for your workflow
Session Management
Multi-turn conversation strategies and session transitions