About the book

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, understanding how to build software is only half the battle - knowing why it's built that way is what sets a true engineer apart. Mastering Software Development is the definitive guide for early-career engineers who want to go beyond coding and understand the full lifecycle of modern software systems — from concept to deployment.

• Grasp the core foundations of software design and architecture.
• Apply user experience principles that enhance usability and engagement.
• Master modern architectural patterns ─ from microservices to serverless.
• Understand AI/ML and LLM-powered architectures shaping today's systems.
• Implement testing, CI/CD, and observability to ensure quality and resilience.
• Integrate everything into a cohesive, real-world system in the final capstone project.

Why Software Fundamentals Still Matter in the Age of AI

Even with "superhuman coders," human expertise stays essential.

• Verification: Safety-critical software can’t be trusted without human understanding.
• Resilience: Losing core CS knowledge creates systemic dependence on AI.
• Oversight: Real software audit requires deep architectural and engineering insight.
• Education: We still need theory, systems thinking, and the ability to challenge AI output.

AI won't make software engineers obsolete - it makes informed engineers indispensable. This book helps you stay in that role.

Presentation Slides

1. Chapter 1 – Foundations of Software Development
2. Chapter 2 – Basics of UX/UE
3. Chapter 3 – Fundamentals of Software Design
4. Chapter 3 – Architectural Design
5. Chapter 3 – Architecting software in the era of AI/ML
6. Chapter 6 – LLM-powered and Agentic Applications
7. Chapter 7 – Database Design and Management
8. Chapter 8 – Software Testing and Quality Assurance
9. Chapter 9 – Deployment and Maintenance