Agentic AI Architecture

Artificial intelligence is reshaping software-but most guidance focuses on hype, or covers engineering topics which will change before the book even arrives. Agentic AI Architecture is a practical guide to architecture and production best practices in an AI-centric world.This book takes a pragmatic, engineering-first approach to two critical challenges: - Building software powered by AI - integrating models, data pipelines, and intelligent features into production systems- Building software with AI - applying AI coding tools and their friends across the entire lifecycle, from design through development, testing, deployment, and supportRather than chasing trends, this book focuses on what actually works in production environments: architectural patterns, system boundaries, failure modes, and operational realities. It addresses how to incorporate AI into existing systems, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to maintain reliability and deterministic control in systems that incorporate probabilistic components.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Design robust architectures that incorporate AI components without compromising system integrity- Use AI to accelerate development workflows without sacrificing correctness- Build testable, observable, and maintainable AI-enabled systems- Integrate AI capabilities into real products, not just prototypes- Navigate tradeoffs between automation, control, and reliabilityWhether you're a software engineer, architect, technical leader, or business owner planning to purchase AI software, Agentic AI Architecture provides a grounded, practical framework for building systems that leverage AI effectively-without losing sight of sound engineering principles. Also? There's a really cute dog in it. So, there's that to consider.