Software Architect Assistant — Augmented Architect with Gen AI

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Accelerating the speed and quality of software design and development

Generative AI (Gen AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in software engineering, offering significant productivity and quality improvements at various stages of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). This is explored in-depth in Capgemini Research Institute’s latest report (CRI report), Turbocharging Software with Gen AI[1].

At the heart of this transformation is the concept of the augmented architect, where architects use Gen AI in their day-to-day work to increase the speed and quality of the design and development process. This integration of AI technology into architectural practices represents a fundamental shift in how software projects are conceptualized, designed, and executed.

Identify business needs; generate relevant design documents

Architects can use Gen AI in the early phases to improve their understanding and analysis of business requirements and generate relevant design documents.

• Large data sets: Gen AI establishes user needs and translates them into functional requirements through the analysis of large data sets. This ensures all necessary elements are accurately captured, enabling better tracking of changes and validation of documents. The accuracy…