Codex Zero to Hero
Module 20: Advanced Codex CLI, Config, Models, and Local Workflows
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
CLI Mental Model
By the end, learners can explain cli mental model, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
CLI Slash Commands and Goal Mode
By the end, learners can explain cli slash commands and goal mode, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Config Basics and Project Defaults
By the end, learners can explain config basics and project defaults, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Approvals, Sandbox Concepts, and Permissions
By the end, learners can explain approvals, sandbox concepts, and permissions, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Model Selection Without Overpromising
By the end, learners can explain model selection without overpromising, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Non-Interactive and Scripted Workflows
By the end, learners can explain non-interactive and scripted workflows, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Module Capstone: Local Codex Workflow
By the end, learners can explain module capstone: local codex workflow, ask Codex for focused help, review the result, and decide the next safe step.
Module Project
Create a practical artifact for advanced codex cli, config, models, and local workflows: 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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