SystemVerilog learning mode - generates exercises, reviews solutions
Interactive SystemVerilog learning with exercises and solution review.
/gf-learn # Start learning session, pick topic
/gf-learn <topic> # Get exercises on specific topic
/gf-learn check <file> # Submit solution for review
/gf-learn hint # Get hint for current exercise
/gf-learn solution # Show solution (gives up)
| Topic | Exercises |
|---|---|
basics | Signals, always blocks, assignments |
fsm | State machines, encodings, transitions |
fifo | Synchronous FIFOs, pointers, full/empty |
pipeline |
| Valid/ready, backpressure, stages |
cdc | Clock domain crossing, synchronizers |
arbiter | Round-robin, priority, grant logic |
memory | RAMs, ROMs, register files |
protocol | AXI-lite, Wishbone, handshakes |
When user runs /gf-learn <topic>:
## Exercise X: <Title>
**Difficulty:** Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
**Requirements:**
- [ ] Requirement 1
- [ ] Requirement 2
- [ ] Requirement 3
**Interface:**
```systemverilog
module exercise_name (
input logic clk,
input logic rst_n,
// ... define ports
);
Test Cases:
Starter File: exercises/exercise_X.sv
3. Create starter file in `exercises/` directory
4. **STOP and wait for user to attempt solution**
### Step 2: Wait for User
After presenting exercises, say:
Your turn! Edit the file and run /gf-learn check exercises/exercise_X.sv when ready.
Need help? Run /gf-learn hint for a hint.
**DO NOT proceed until user submits with `/gf-learn check`**
### Step 3: Review Solution
When user runs `/gf-learn check <file>`:
1. Spawn the `gateflow:sv-tutor` agent to review
2. Present feedback without giving away answers
3. If solution passes, offer next exercise
### Step 4: Hints (on request)
When user runs `/gf-learn hint`:
1. Give progressive hints (hint 1 is vague, hint 3 is specific)
2. Track hint count per exercise
3. Never give full solution in hints
## Exercise Templates
### Beginner: 4-bit Counter
Create a 4-bit counter with:
### Intermediate: Sync FIFO
Create a synchronous FIFO with:
### Advanced: AXI-Lite Slave
Create an AXI-Lite slave with:
## Key Rules
1. **ALWAYS wait for user** after presenting exercises
2. **NEVER show solution** unless explicitly asked with `/gf-learn solution`
3. **Track progress** in `.gateflow/learn/progress.json`
4. **Encourage** - learning is hard, be supportive