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Building Intelligent Systems: A Pattern Language

Copyright © 2026 Richard Roberts. All rights reserved.

Written by Richard Roberts with Claude (Anthropic)

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Publication Status

Current Edition: Pre-publication web edition (February 2026)

This is an early release version. Content is subject to revision before final publication.

Print editions and commercial licenses will be available Spring 2026.

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Disclaimer

The information in this book is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, the examples and patterns are provided for educational purposes.

The authors and publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book.

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About This Collaboration

This book series represents a unique collaboration between Richard Roberts (human author with 30+ years of software development experience) and Claude (AI assistant by Anthropic). Richard provided the domain expertise, real-world examples, and strategic vision. Claude helped organize patterns, identify deeper structures, and articulate principles. This attribution reflects our belief in transparent acknowledgment of AI collaboration in creative works.