Phase 1: Foundations

Start Here: Build the Right Foundations

Before diving into complex agent logic, you need to understand the basics of AI, set up your environment, and complete your first working agent.

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🧩 Step 1: Understand AI Agents

• Learn what AI Agents do (perceive → plan → act)

• Explore ChatGPT or Claude to understand LLM capabilities

• Watch beginner-friendly YouTube intros

• Read this guide end-to-end to set expectations

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🛠 Step 2: Choose Your Tools

• Pick a starter framework (🎯 CrewAI is recommended)

• Set up your Python environment

• Get API keys from OpenAI or Anthropic

• Install packages using pip or your IDE

shellCopyEditpip install crewai

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👋 Step 3: First Hello World Agent

• Follow a quick-start tutorial (like CrewAI’s docs)

• Create your first agent and give it a basic task

• Run it, get a response, and celebrate small wins 🎉

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You’re not trying to build the perfect agent. You’re trying to build your first working one.