Grounded AI For Software Developers
Build your workflows deliberately on your own strengths and preferences. And get your flow back.
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- Full refund if it slips
In a randomized controlled trial, METR found that experienced developers finished real tasks 19% slower when allowed to use AI tools. Yet they estimated the tools had made them 20% faster.
The AI industry told us we'll become obsolete, called software a commodity and now is trying to "augment" us with piles of markdown skills and confusing tools.
And it keeps telling us that the world is rapidly changing, chipping bit by bit at our professional identity.
But it doesn't mean that AI is completely useless, though it needs to be grounded in the reality of software development to reap the benefits of automation.
Seasoned developers who lived through more than one transformation managed to adapt to it easily and made AI yet another tool in their belt.
And so can you.
What's inside
- What AI is and what it is not.
- An unbiased atlas of AI tools, frameworks and providers.
- A concrete and actionable plan to improve your daily work.
- Everything you need to know about writing high-quality agents yourself.
Who it's for
- This book is for developers who love the art of software development and want to keep enjoying their craft and gain confidence in their AI skills.
- It's also a great read for anyone curious about how AI actually works.
Who it's not for
- This book won't help you remove software development, or the developers doing it, from the product lifecycle.
- If you'd rather not think about the how and just get the result, this book is not for you.
About the author
I've been working in the tech industry for over 18 years. I've built small e-commerce websites and blogs and huge webstores for big brands and publishers. I've built mobile apps and distributed systems, and I'm currently leading a team of 16 developers in one of the largest hospitality companies in the Nordics.
I have written over a hundred passionate tech articles throughout the years, which were read by over 150,000 people on Dev.to alone (and liked by thousands of them).
I've spoken at meetups, facilitated workshops and coached developers from interns to seniors.
But most importantly, I have witnessed firsthand what AI hype does to one's sense of self and motivation. I gathered what I learned over the years and I hope that this book will allow me to spread this knowledge further than my 1-1s can.
FAQ
What format is the book?
The book is an ebook for now, available in PDF and epub.
When will it ship?
The book ships on or before October 31, 2026.
What's the refund policy?
If the book doesn't ship by October 31, 2026, you get a full refund, no questions asked. Returns are accepted within 60 days of delivery for a full refund. And you can cancel your preorder for a full refund any time before shipping. Refund policy
Is this book anti-AI?
The book is neither pro nor anti AI. It's the sane middle ground in between.
Do I need a specific language or AI tool?
You don't need to use a specific AI tool or language, but it would be beneficial if you have access to a GenAI API and are familiar with basic programming concepts.
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- Ships on or before October 31, 2026
- Full refund if it slips
- Returns accepted within 60 days of delivery
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AI disclosure
The book (as well as all my articles) is written by me, in my own words.
The book cover was generated with AI from my draft and I use AI to review my text and point out the mistakes, which I then correct by hand.