Building Intelligent Systems: A Pattern Language
Five volumes on document automation, organizational intelligence, and human-system collaboration
Volume 1
Domain-Specific Document Automation
A Pattern Language for Vertical Software Systems
Learn how domain expertise crystallizes into automated document generation systems. Explore the patterns that make vertical SaaS solutions powerful and profitable.
- 15 Chapters
- ~70,922 words
- 210-250 pages
Volume 2
Organizational Intelligence Platforms
From Observation to Action
Discover how systems observe, learn, and act autonomously. Master the 32 patterns that transform document systems into intelligent platforms.
- 5 Chapters + 32 Patterns
- ~126,094 words
- 380-420 pages
Volume 3
Human-System Collaboration
The Science of Form Design
Master the art and science of knowledge capture through forms. The definitive reference for building interfaces that respect human intelligence.
- 54 Chapters & Patterns
- ~245,583 words
- 740-820 pages
Volume 4
The Document Automation Consultant
Building a Successful Practice
Transform trilogy knowledge into a thriving consulting practice. Practical guidance for building, selling, and delivering document automation solutions.
- 12 Chapters + 15 Verticals
- ~67,351 words
- 200-230 pages
Volume 5
Domain Template Creation
Building Organizational Knowledge Systems on DataPublisher for Word
Master the craft of domain template creation. Learn to build complete domain packages that transform specialized knowledge into automated document generation systems.
- 13 Chapters
- ~46,905 words
- 140-160 pages
About This Series
This series represents 30+ years of experience building document automation and organizational intelligence systems. From Galleymaster (publishing 1000-page directories) to RecMan (cloud-based records management) to DataPublisher (the modern Word automation platform), these patterns have been tested in production.
The series began as documentation for DataPublisher but evolved into something larger: a comprehensive pattern language for domain-specific software systems. Whether you're building vertical SaaS, enterprise applications, or intelligent platforms, these patterns will guide you.
Start with Volume 1 if you want to understand document automation.
Jump to Volume 2 if you want to build intelligent systems.
Begin with Volume 3 if you design forms and interfaces.
Read Volume 4 if you want to build a consulting practice.
Study Volume 5 if you want to create domain template packages.
Ready to Build?
These books describe the patterns. DataPublisher implements them.