26. Architecture Design with AI

AI brainstorms architectures, evaluates trade-offs, suggests patterns. But final decision is yours.

(Spoiler: AI suggesting "use microservices for your todo app" is peak over-engineering. Not everything needs Kubernetes. Calm down. 🎪)

Use Cases

  • Explore Options: "Compare microservices vs monolith for X"
  • Pattern Suggestions: "What design pattern for this problem?"
  • Trade-off Analysis: "Pros/cons of event sourcing?"
  • Diagram Generation: ChatGPT Code Interpreter can create Mermaid diagrams

Limitations

  • ⚠️ AI doesn't know your specific constraints (team size, budget, timelines)
  • ⚠️ Can suggest over-engineered solutions
  • ⚠️ Always verify against real-world experience