Coding at the Speed of Thought: Using AI Assistants to Build, Debug, and Deploy Software

By Daniel Hart

Software development is entering a new era-one where speed, intent, and collaboration matter more than manual repetition. AI assistants are no longer experimental tools; they are rapidly becoming the default way modern software is built. Coding at the Speed of Thought shows you how to harness these tools to turn ideas into working software faster, smarter, and with greater confidence.
This book introduces an AI-first development workflow that blends natural language prompting, intelligent code assistants, and structured engineering practices. You'll learn how tools like GPT, Cursor, and Replit understand code, generate complete project scaffolds, and assist with everything from refactoring to architectural decisions. Rather than treating AI as a black box, the book teaches you how to guide it effectively and maintain control over your codebase.
Through practical, hands-on examples, Coding at the Speed of Thought walks you through real projects from start to finish. You'll build full-stack applications, debug complex issues, generate tests, automate documentation, and deploy working systems using modern platforms. Along the way, you'll develop reusable prompt templates and workflows that dramatically reduce friction across the entire software lifecycle.
The book also explores advanced patterns such as multi-agent collaboration, self-debugging systems, and AI-assisted DevOps. You'll learn how to coordinate multiple assistants, design feedback loops that improve output quality, and integrate AI into CI/CD pipelines-all while preserving security, reliability, and human oversight.
Written for developers, builders, and technical professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve, this book is both a practical guide and a mindset shift. If you're ready to stop coding the hard way and start building software with intention, clarity, and speed, Coding at the Speed of Thought will show you how to thrive in the age of AI-assisted development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GG6XYNPM
• ISBN13: 9798243408530
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 7.0"