Guardians Workshop: Context Engineering for Agentic Development - A Backland Labs Workshop for the Gaia Community
This hands-on workshop reveals how to achieve near 100% AI-generated code through context engineering, teaching developers to collaborate with AI agents that autonomously build, test, and refine software.
Core Learning Objectives:
Master context engineering to guide AI in creating comprehensive development plans
Design specifications that enable AI to understand Web3 and decentralized architectures
Implement feedback loops for autonomous testing and refinement
Apply these techniques to real world applications and agent development
Understand the architectural patterns that make AI agents effective builders
Workshop Topics
1. Context Engineering Fundamentals
What context engineering is and why it matters
Shifting mindset from writing code to orchestrating AI
Creating effective development plans with AI collaboration
2. The Core Components Framework
Technical Specs (specs/) - Teaching AI how to build
Feature Requests - Defining what to build
Feedback Loops - Automated testing and refinement
3. Specification-Driven Development
Building your specs/ directory structure
Creating rules files (AGENT.md/CLAUDE.md)
When and how to add specifications
Preventing LLM spiraling through better specs
4. Implementing Feedback Systems
Setting up automated testing
Compiler and linter integration
Browser automation for validation
Creating self-improving development cycles
5. Live Demo: Building an Application
Real-world application of all techniques
Watch an app build itself using these methods
See Backland Labs' actual workflow in action
6. Practical Application & Takeaways
Templates and patterns you can use immediately
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
Q&A on applying to your specific projects
Workshop Format: Live 60-minute session demonstrating these techniques on an actual Gaia application. Watch as we transform specifications into working code, with AI handling implementation while we focus on architecture and strategy. You'll see exactly how our team ships faster while maintaining quality.