Module 10: Capstone Project

Designing, implementing, and evaluating a complete agentic AI system

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10.1 Introduction to the Capstone Project

Purpose and Significance

The capstone project represents the culmination of your journey to becoming an Agentic AI Systems Architect. This comprehensive project provides an opportunity to integrate and apply all the knowledge, skills, and techniques acquired throughout the course to design, implement, and evaluate a complete agentic AI system. The capstone project serves multiple important purposes:

  • Knowledge Integration: Synthesizing concepts from all previous modules into a cohesive whole.
  • Practical Application: Translating theoretical understanding into practical implementation.
  • Problem-Solving: Addressing real-world challenges through agentic AI solutions.
  • Technical Mastery: Demonstrating proficiency in agentic AI systems architecture.
  • Portfolio Development: Creating a substantial project that showcases your capabilities.
  • Professional Preparation: Simulating the end-to-end process of developing agentic AI systems.

The capstone project is designed to be challenging yet achievable, requiring you to make thoughtful architectural decisions, implement key components, and evaluate your system's effectiveness. The project will push you to consider all aspects of agentic AI system design, from foundational architecture to security, performance, and user experience.

Project Structure and Timeline

The capstone project follows a structured approach that mirrors professional system development processes:

Phase Activities Deliverables Timeline
1. Requirements Analysis
  • Select project domain and scope
  • Define system requirements
  • Identify stakeholders and use cases
  • Establish success criteria
 Requirements specification document Week 1
2. Architecture Design
  • Design system architecture
  • Select components and frameworks
  • Define data structures and flows
  • Plan security and performance measures
 Architecture design document with diagrams Week 2
3. Implementation
  • Develop core components
  • Integrate LLMs and tools
  • Implement security measures
  • Create user interfaces
 Functional prototype with source code Weeks 3-4
4. Testing and Evaluation
  • Develop test cases
  • Conduct functional testing
  • Evaluate performance and security
  • Gather user feedback
 Test results and evaluation report Week 5
5. Documentation and Presentation
  • Prepare comprehensive documentation
  • Create presentation materials
  • Develop demonstration scenarios
  • Reflect on lessons learned
 Final project report and presentation Week 6

This timeline is flexible and can be adjusted based on project complexity and individual circumstances. The emphasis is on thorough execution of each phase rather than strict adherence to the timeline.

Evaluation Criteria

The capstone project will be evaluated based on several key dimensions:

  1. Technical Architecture (25%)
    • Appropriateness of architectural choices for requirements
    • Integration of components into a cohesive system
    • Thoughtful selection of models, tools, and frameworks
    • Consideration of scalability and maintainability
  2. Implementation Quality (25%)
    • Functionality and completeness of implementation
    • Code quality, organization, and documentation
    • Effective integration of LLMs and tools
    • Handling of edge cases and error conditions
  3. Security and Performance (20%)
    • Implementation of appropriate security measures
    • Performance optimization techniques
    • Resource efficiency and cost considerations
    • Robustness and reliability under various conditions
  4. User Experience (15%)
    • Usability and accessibility of the system
    • Quality and appropriateness of agent interactions
    • Interface design and user flow
    • Alignment with user needs and expectations
  5. Documentation and Presentation (15%)
    • Clarity and completeness of (Content truncated due to size limit. Use line ranges to read in chunks)