About the book
Handbook for AI-Powered Developers
AI tools are changing the way we approach software engineering. They can now generate code, review pull requests, suggest architecture improvements, and even handle complex debugging tasks.
Siili's Handbook for AI-Powered Developers was written by developers, for developers. It offers insights into these advancements and how they’re reshaping the industry.
The handbook is more than a theoretical guide—it’s a roadmap for developers who want to lead the charge in the AI revolution.
What’s inside
The Handbook for AI-Powered Developers is packed with practical insights, tools, and strategies to help developers at every stage of their journey integrate AI into their workflows.
Here’s what you’ll find inside.
The AI-powered development roadmap
Discover a structured, four-step maturity model that takes you from basic AI adoption to a fully AI-integrated development lifecycle. Whether you’re starting with simple prompt-based tools or building complex, automated workflows, this roadmap provides clear guidance for your AI transformation.
Practical guide to AI tools
Learn how to use tools like GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI, and Amazon Q to enhance your coding speed and accuracy. The book covers everything from writing boilerplate code to leveraging advanced features for debugging, code review, and more.
Developer tools
From ideation to deployment, the book offers tools and techniques for integrating AI at every stage. You'll get a comprehensive overview of how to incorporate AI in backlog organization, UI wireframing, testing, and maintaining your software.
AI agents and coding assistants
Explore the potential of autonomous AI agents like Devin and GitHub Copilot Workspaces. This section details how these tools can take on tasks such as code generation, testing, and infrastructure management, freeing up your time for higher-level problem-solving.
Security and data protection in AI-powered development
Understand the key security considerations when working with AI in software development, including how to protect sensitive data and mitigate risks associated with AI tools.
The future of AI in software development
Get ahead of the curve with insights into emerging trends, including autonomous coding agents, context windows, and large-scale AI integrations. This forward-looking chapter prepares you for what’s next in AI-powered development.
For the experts,
by the experts
Siili's Handbook for AI-Powered Developers was authored by a dedicated interdisciplinary team of AI and software development experts from Siili, including:
Authors
JP Heimonen, Principal Consultant
Antti Koivisto, Lead Architect
Foreword by
Tomi Pienimäki, CEO of Siili Solutions
Graphic design
Jenni Siltala
Editorial support
Michal Wlosik
Additional contributions from
Marko Jaanu
Joanna Kahila
Anna Kantosalo
Jari Rangell
Valtteri Taube
Siili’s AI Podcast and Newsletter
At Siili, we're not just an AI-powered software development company—we're passionate about sharing insights and driving conversations around the future of artificial intelligence. Through our initiatives, we keep our community informed, engaged, and inspired to innovate.
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AI-Powered: The Siili AI newsletter
AI-Powered Newsletter is a bi-weekly publication that delivers the most important and relevant developments in the world of artificial intelligence, curated for Siili's professionals.
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AI-powered development whitepaper
The study was conducted with a diverse group of developers, ranging from junior engineers to seasoned professionals, to understand how Generative AI tools impact performance across varying skill levels. Developers were tasked with completing projects using both traditional development tools and AI-enhanced platforms.
Download the Siili Handbook for AI-Powered Developers
From prompt-based AI tools to autonomous coding agents and integrated AI-powered development pipelines, our Handbook for AI-Powered Developers is a guide to the role of AI in software development of today.
Covering everything from AI’s first use in code generation to the latest advancements in AI-powered teams, this book offers a detailed roadmap for developers looking to harness the power of AI and transform the way they build, verify, and maintain software.