AI-Assisted Software Development

Complete guide to AI-assisted software development. Learn how to think like an engineer when code is cheap, use AI code assistants, and integrate AI into CI/CD.

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Abstract illustration showing a Software Architect at a command center directing multiple AI agents, emphasizing architectural leadership and standards-setting over individual code contribution

Series: AI-Assisted Software Development (Part 1)

Software Development in the Age of AI: How To Think Like an Engineer When Code Is Cheap

December 7, 2025·byJoshua Morris

Transform from solo contributor to Software Architect leading an army of AI agents. Learn why deep knowledge of software development best practices is essential for driving standards across the full software development lifecycle and leading AI agent teams effectively.

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Series: AI-Assisted Software Development (Part 2)

AI Code Assistants as Teammates: A Practical Playbook for Day-to-Day Engineering

December 19, 2025·byJoshua Morris

Transform AI code assistants from unreliable oracles into trusted teammates. Learn the Spec → Tests → AI → Review workflow, three failure modes to avoid, and concrete patterns for leading AI agents effectively in your daily coding sessions.

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Series: AI-Assisted Software Development (Part 3)

AI in the SDLC Pipeline: Integrating Agents into CI Without Burning Down Production

December 29, 2025·byJoshua Morris

How to wire AI into your CI pipeline, release process, and observability stack without handing the keys to an unreliable robot.

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