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Chapter 32 · Course Summary and Learning Roadmap ​

Chapter goals: Wire together the six modules of this course;画 the能力雷达图; clarify the后续 learning path (Agno / CrewAI / Pi course衔接); and answer frequently asked questions.

32.1 Six Modules Wired Together ​

This course围绕构建可靠的 AI 编码助手这一目标,覆盖了六个相互支撑的模块:

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                  Agent Engineering Fundamentals              │
├──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬──────────┬───────┤
│  Prompt  │ Harness  │   MCP    │  Skills  │   Loop   │AGENTS │
│ Engineering│Engineering│ Protocol │ Standard │Engineering│ .md   │
│  01–09   │  10–15   │  16–21   │  22–25   │  26–29   │30–31  │
└──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴──────────┴───────┘
     ↓            ↓           ↓          ↓          ↓         ↓
  Write prompts  Build env   Connect tools  Package capabilities  Auto-run  Project docs

Core Takeaways Per Module ​

ModuleCore QuestionKey Output
Prompt EngineeringHow to make the model understand andexecute the task?Structured prompts, CoT, ReAct, RAG
Harness EngineeringWhy do strong models still fail?Five-subsystem model; diagnostic loop
MCP ProtocolHow to let agents safely use external tools?Tools/Resources/Prompts primitives; transport layer
Agent SkillsHow to封装 reusable task capabilities?SKILL.md; progressive disclosure
Loop EngineeringHow to升级 from a single prompt to an自动 loop?Five blocks; Loop Ready Score
AGENTS.mdHow to write an agentinstruction manual for a project?Standardized instruction file; nesting priority

32.2 Capability Radar Chart ​

After completing this course, you should be able to self-assess on the following dimensions:

                    Prompt Design ────────● 80%
                        /   \
                       /     \
             Harness Design      MCP Integration ────● 70%
                   |             |
                   |             |
             Skills Packaging ───● 75%
                   |             \
                   |              \
             Loop Design ──────────● 65%
                    \              /
                     \            /
                   AGENTS.md ────● 70%
  • ● 80%+: can独立 design complex prompts; diagnose harness defects
  • ● 70%+: can implement MCP servers; write high-quality skills; design basic loops
  • ● 60%+: understand the原理; can完成实践 under guidance

32.3 Subsequent Learning Roadmap ​

This course covers the "principles and protocol layer." The suggested path to继续深入:

Path A: Framework实战 ​

After completing this course,进入框架课程 to落地 theory:

CourseFocusConnection to Prior Knowledge
AgnoSingle agent + team + workflowMCP tools, Skills packaging, Loop orchestration
CrewAIMulti-agent collaborationSkills auto-trigger, MCP integration, loop patterns
PiTerminal coding agent customizationAGENTS.md, Skills, Hooks

Path B: Testing and Verification ​

Strengthen reliability配合测试课程:

CourseFocus
pytestUnit tests, fixtures, plugin development
PlaywrightE2E tests, network mocks, auth reuse

Path C: Web Services ​

Build the agent's后端支撑:

CourseFocus
FastAPIAPI development, security auth, database integration

32.4 Frequently Asked Questions ​

Q: I've finished the course; which framework should I use next? A: Depends on the goal:

  • Rapid prototype → Pi
  • Multi-agent collaboration → CrewAI
  • Deep customization + production deployment → Agno

Q: What's the difference between Prompt Engineering and Harness Engineering? A: Prompt solves "how to说 it"; Harness solves "where to say it, how to说 it, how to验 it." The former is a subset of the latter.

Q: What is the relationship between MCP and Skills? A: MCP provides通用 tool capabilities (search, database); Skills封装特定 task workflows. The two can叠加使用.

Q: Is Loop Engineering suitable for所有 projects? A: Not for greenfield projects (starting从零). It's最适合 for持续 maintenance scenarios with an existing codebase.

Q: Can I go to production directly after finishing this course? A: It's建议 to配合 Playwright and FastAPI courses,补足 testing and backend capabilities before deploying.

Chapter Summary ​

  • The six modules cover the完整链路 from prompt design to automatic loops;
  • The capability radar chart helps you定位 the current level and提升 direction;
  • Subsequently可进入框架课程 (Agno/CrewAI/Pi) or测试课程 (pytest/Playwright) to深化;
  • Remember the core principle: when something fails, check the harness first, then swap the model.

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