Defining the Roles
AI does not replace the architect; it acts as a high-speed force multiplier.
When to Use AI
- Exploration Phase: Rapidly generating multiple architectural variations.
- Boilerplate & Patterns: Producing standard diagrams or infrastructure-as-code snippets.
- Blind Spot Detection: Asking AI to critique your design for bottlenecks or vulnerabilities.
When to Rely on Manual Design
- Business Logic & Constraints: AI lacks your specific organizational context.
- Novelty & Innovation: If inventing something fundamentally new, AI may suggest generic solutions.
- Final Accountability: You are responsible for the system's uptime, not the LLM.