Like many of you, my interest in generative AI started when ChatGPT began making headlines. As a software architect, I was curious — could these tools help in the kind of complex, technical work we do every day?
I began exploring. I took courses, watched videos, read articles, and, most importantly, practiced. I started using large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in my daily work, writing prompts to help brainstorm designs, structure documentation, and even evaluate architecture decisions.
The more I experimented, the more I realized there was something worth sharing — practical ways software architects could use AI to work smarter.
That’s how the book Generative AI for Software Architects: How to Use LLMs to Boost Your Productivity was born.
What This Book Is About
This isn’t a book about building AI or diving into machine learning theory.
It’s a practical, easy-to-follow guide to using LLMs like ChatGPT as tools for your daily tasks as an architect.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
- Write better prompts to get relevant and useful results
- Use AI to generate documentation and architectural diagrams
- Explore design patterns and trade-offs
- Create Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
- Manage non-functional requirements
- Improve database design with AI support
- Prepare professional presentations more quickly
Each chapter includes actionable examples you can apply immediately, using AI tools to support your work, expand your expertise, and save time.
Who This Book Is For
This book is for software architects and senior developers curious about AI but unsure how to apply it in practice.
If you’re looking for a simple, approachable way to integrate tools like ChatGPT into your workflow, without needing an AI background, this book is for you.
This guide will help you work more efficiently and stay ahead of the curve, whether you’re creating diagrams, reviewing architecture decisions, or preparing presentations.
Why Now?
Generative AI is becoming a core part of software design and delivery. Architects who understand how to use these tools will be more productive, make better decisions, and bring more value to their teams.
Learning to use LLMs effectively, primarily through better prompting, gives you an edge in your projects and career.
Get Your Copy
Generative AI for Software Architects: How to Use LLMs to Boost Your Productivity is available now on Amazon.
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