AI-Powered Developer presents the central argument that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are transformative partners in the software development lifecycle, serving as a practical guide for integrating these tools to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency. The primary audience of professional developers and tech enthusiasts will find immense value in the book's structure, which is designed to answer the industry's most pressing questions that arise from this new AI partnership: How can developers use AI to accelerate development from design to deployment? What are the best practices for integrating tools like ChatGPT and Copilot into a professional workflow? And critically, when is it appropriate—and inappropriate—to use generative AI? Author Nathan B. Crocker grounds the book's insights in expert, real-world application, bringing significant authority as the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Checker, an API-first solution that connects the traditional capital markets infrastructure to the blockchain ecosystem.