web-research

name	web-research
description	Search the web and synthesize information for curriculum planning. Use when researching a topic for syllabus creation, finding latest tools and best practices, or checking information accuracy.

Web Research Skill

Use this skill to gather current, accurate information about any learning topic.

Research Strategy

Phase 1: Topic Scoping

Search for the broad topic to understand its landscape:

• "{topic}" tutorial roadmap
• "{topic}" learning path beginner to advanced
• "{topic}" skills breakdown

Phase 2: Depth Research

For each major subtopic identified:

• "{subtopic}" best practices 2024 2025
• "{subtopic}" common mistakes
• "{subtopic}" tutorial hands-on

Phase 3: Industry Context

• "{topic}" job requirements
• "{topic}" interview questions
• "{topic}" real-world applications
• "{topic}" vs alternatives comparison

Phase 4: Resource Validation

• Check official documentation for accuracy
• Verify tool versions and API changes
• Cross-reference multiple sources for contested claims

Output Format

Return a structured research summary:

{
  "topicOverview": "Brief synthesis of the topic landscape",
  "keySubtopics": ["list", "of", "essential", "subtopics"],
  "currentBestPractices": ["practice 1", "practice 2"],
  "commonTools": [
    { "name": "Tool", "version": "latest", "purpose": "why it's used" }
  ],
  "learningResources": [
    { "title": "Resource", "url": "link", "quality": "high/medium/low" }
  ],
  "interviewInsights": ["common questions and expectations"],
  "recentChanges": ["anything that changed recently in this field"]
}

Quality Rules

• Always prefer official documentation over blog posts
• Note when information might be outdated
• Flag areas where the field is rapidly changing
• Include version numbers for all tools and libraries