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AI Architecture

Design systems that integrate AI components effectively. Learn patterns for AI service integration, model selection, cost management, and scalable AI infrastructure.

What You'll Learn at Each Tier

Tier 1 -- Script

Write effective single-turn prompts and generate working code for isolated functions. Understand basic AI tool capabilities and limitations.

Tier 2 -- Feature

Apply AI tools across multi-file features. Manage context windows, iterate on outputs, and integrate AI-generated code into existing codebases.

Tier 3 -- Module

Orchestrate AI across full feature implementations including data layer, API, and tests. Design effective prompt chains and evaluation criteria.

Tier 4 -- Application

Architect AI-integrated applications with auth, billing, and deployment. Manage AI costs, implement caching strategies, and design fallback patterns.

Tier 5 -- System

Design multi-service AI architectures. Coordinate AI across monorepos, implement cross-service AI workflows, and build organization-scale AI strategies.

Sample Challenge

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Challenge Workspace

Design the architecture for an AI-powered code review system. Define the component diagram, data flow for a pull request review, model selection rationale, and caching strategy for repeated file patterns.

Evaluation Criteria

  • - Component separation
  • - Data flow completeness
  • - Cost optimization strategy
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