The rapid ascent of foundation models—large, pre-trained AI models such as GPT and BERT—has fundamentally changed the landscape of artificial intelligence engineering. In her comprehensive guide, Chip Huyen explores how these transformative models are reshaping application development, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges they introduce. This book serves as a roadmap for software and data professionals seeking to harness the power of foundation models, emphasizing practical techniques, architectural considerations, and the evolving role of AI engineers. Readers will discover not only the technical underpinnings of foundation models, but also the unique engineering mindsets and workflows required to deploy...