Codex Zero to Hero
Module 07: The /goal Method
A practical module for moving from concept to safe Codex execution.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the topic in beginner-friendly language.
- Prompt Codex with context, constraints, and done-when criteria.
- Review output safely before publishing.
Safety Note
Use branches, backups, previews, and human review. Do not deploy untested code or commit secrets.
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Lessons
What Goal Mode Does
By the end, learners can explain what goal mode does, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
When to Use /goal vs a Normal Prompt
By the end, learners can explain when to use /goal vs a normal prompt, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Write Measurable Goal Criteria
By the end, learners can explain write measurable goal criteria, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Split Giant Goals into Goal Phases
By the end, learners can explain split giant goals into goal phases, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Steer, Pause, Resume, and Edit Goals
By the end, learners can explain steer, pause, resume, and edit goals, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Ask Codex for Status Without Losing the Thread
By the end, learners can explain ask codex for status without losing the thread, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Module Capstone: Create a Production-Ready /goal
By the end, learners can explain module capstone: create a production-ready /goal, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Module Project
Create a practical artifact for the /goal method: a prompt pack, checklist, issue brief, page draft, QA report, or deployment note.
Quiz
- What context should Codex inspect first?
- What should you review before accepting changes?
- What rollback step protects the work?
Answer key
Inspect relevant files and errors, review diffs and tests, and keep a backup, branch, or preview rollback plan.
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