1.3 Working with Files
Time: ~25 minutes
What You'll Learn
- Extract structured information from messy documents
- Synthesize patterns across multiple files
- Apply templates to control output format
- Analyze images
- Pull in web research
Key Concepts
Single File → Extract
Take one messy document and pull out structured information:
"Read the manager notes and extract all action items"
Folder → Synthesize
Find patterns across many similar files:
"Look at all the customer feedback files and tell me the common themes"
Apply Template
Use an existing document to control format:
"Create a report using the template in templates/leadership-update.md"
Image Analysis
Get insights from visual content:
"Analyze this flyer and tell me what's wrong with it"
Web Research
Pull in external information:
"Search for best practices in [your industry]"
In Your Scenario
This is where you start uncovering what's really going on. You'll:
- Extract action items from messy notes left by your predecessor
- Find patterns across months of customer feedback, reviews, or data
- Discover the recurring theme — the real problem hiding in plain sight
- Start connecting the dots toward a solution
The "aha moment" is coming. You'll feel like a detective.
How to Start
start lesson 1.3