Putting users in the driver's seat is critical for building trust in AI agents. LinkedIn VP of engineering Prashanthi Padmanabhan shares a peek at their latest AI agent development for my latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com: leaddev.com/ai/how-linke...

What are some great MCP servers for devops that folks are using?

How do you make API documentation more discoverable for AI? Use structured descriptions, add thorough natural language descriptions, showcase examples, and be sure to version properly, recommends J Simpson on @nordicapis.com nordicapis.com/how-to-optim...

My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social digs into anti-patterns around platform engineering. Sinking platform engineering initiatives really boil down to a lack of a product mindset. www.infoworld.com/article/4064...

Last week's @nordicapis.com Platform Summit was phenomenal! Here are some of my quick takeaways. www.doerrfeld.io/agentic-ai-a...

...And @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025 is a wrap! But good news — we'll be back Oct 12-14, 2026! Mark your calendars 📅. The event page, call for speakers, and sponsorship will open shortly.

. @doerrfeldbill.bsky.social kicking off #platformsummit25

One week til @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025! Excited to kick off the opening keynote and moderate some panels & sessions. Plus, we have a new unconference on day 0 this year! A lot of goodies are in the works... Registration and info here: nordicapis.com/events/platf...

MCP servers are everywhere right now. But most are collecting dust. The key lesson we’ve learned at Multiplayer: scope matters. 🧵

What's it like launching an #MCP server into the wild? My latest DirectorPlus edition via @leaddev.com brings in Thomas Johnson, co-founder and CTO of Multiplayer, to discuss helpful lessons learned releasing their MCP server. leaddev.com/ai/lessons-l...

Do you really need a vector-native DB, or will traditional DBs with vector support cut it? My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social looks at the world of vector databases and breaks down the differences, use cases, and tradeoffs. www.infoworld.com/article/4060...

MCP shines in novel, multitenant agentic environments. But you might not need it for predictable automation. By @doerrfeldbill.bsky.social

When does using MCP make sense? My latest for @thenewstack.io cuts through the hype to answer this loaded question head-on. thenewstack.io/when-is-mcp-...

How are software orgs using multiple AI agents for business leverage? For my latest DirectorPlus column with @leaddev.com, I synced with JB Brown, VP of engineering at Smartsheet, to learn how it's giving them an advantage. leaddev.com/ai/turning-m...

The agenda for this year's @nordicapis.com Platform Summit is announced! 60+ speakers over 3 tracks, all curated to help API platform architects stay on top of this year's biggest trends. Check it out here: nordicapis.com/events/platf...

While hyperscalers still dominate in market share, alternative clouds are closing the functionality gap while delivering high availability and lower pricing. Story by @doerrfeldbill.bsky.social www.infoworld.com/article/4040...

Alternative clouds are having a moment. Today on @infoworld.bsky.social, I look at what's driving this shift and explore how alt clouds are filling gaps left by the hyperscalers. www.infoworld.com/article/4040...

Digital sovereignty is now "impossible to ignore." In my latest for CIO. I spoke with global CIOs and analysts about how they're responding. www.cio.com/article/4038...

Multi-agent AI workflows are poised to reshape the developer's day-to-day. But is it really all it's cracked up to be? My latest on @infoworld.bsky.social gets to the bottom of this new trend: www.infoworld.com/article/4035...

Open source software churn is accelerating. Here's how to plan for EOL and mitigate projects with uncertain futures. By @doerrfeldbill.bsky.social

Constant OSS churn, shrinking version lifespans, abandoned projects... open source changes aren't always easy to respond to. My latest for @thenewstack.io looks at what to do when a critical open source project goes end of life. thenewstack.io/what-to-do-w...

Today on @nordicapis.com we look at the benefits of using OpenAPI as a source of truth for MCP server generation. by Janet Wagner nordicapis.com/why-openapi-...

Excited for this chat all about MCP security next week via @nordicapis.com. Get it into your calendars! August 13, 2025 | 11:30 AM EST nordicapis.com/events/mcp-s...

Yep, most developers admit their migrations are driven more by hype than proven outcomes... Today, I cover an interesting report on @leaddev.com, with some expert takes on how to avoid poor hype-driven outcomes. leaddev.com/technical-di...

The latest edition of DirectorPlus for @leaddev.com explores how Stack Overflow is reinventing itself in the AI age. Director Ellen Brandenberger shares how cross-functional teams have been clutch for quickly building and validating untested AI products. leaddev.com/technical-di...

System Initiative turns traditional devops on its head. It translates what would normally be infrastructure configuration code into data, creating digital twins that model the infrastructure. (Story by @doerrfeldbill.bsky.social)

Announcing a timely @nordicapis.com LiveCast for next month! We're bringing in the experts to talk about MCP security, the risks, and mitigations. Join us on August 13 at 11:30 AM EST. nordicapis.com/events/mcp-s...

What you absolutely cannot vibe code right now www.infoworld.com/ar... vai @InfoWorld | LLMs fail at hard and medium difficulty problems where they can’t stitch together well-known templates. You should still use them.

Without API access, AI agents are limited in what they can do. My latest for @cio.com explores why CIOs view APIs as critical to agentic AI success. www.cio.com/article/4018...

If you're looking to quickly generate an MCP server to wrap an API, check out this list of tools from J Simpson on @nordicapis.com. It reviews 10 options, from free libraries/OSS to commercial platforms. nordicapis.com/10-tools-for...

How does API rate limiting adapt in the new age of AI agents? Janet Wagner covers how rate limiting is evolving today on @nordicapis.com nordicapis.com/how-ai-agent...

DirectorPlus just turned 1! 🎂 After a year of engineering leadership interviews, one thing’s clear: AI is everywhere — but making it work takes more than hype. I checked in with past guests to ask what’s actually delivering. Featuring Spotify, GitLab, Yelp + more: leaddev.com/uncategorize...

Preparing your API to be usable by AI agents is a big part of the gen-AI technology shift. APIs need to be discoverable and consumable in new ways. Reminds me a bit of how websites had to evolve to the shift to mobile web. It was fun to contribute to this conversation as it continues to evolve.

How do you make an API ready for AI agents? I posed this question to a handful of API experts and put together a comprehensive guide for @thenewstack.io. thenewstack.io/how-to-prepa...

Excited to join some experts for a convo on building more intentional APIs — hosted by @nordicapis.com next week. We'll dig into what "purpose-built" really means, and why it matters for scaling, dev experience, and even AI readiness. nordicapis.com/events/bulid...

We're happy to announce the API Security UnConference, launching Day 0 of #PlatformSummit! 📣 No slides, no panels. Just real conversations on identity and access, AI and emerging threats, governance and more. Join solo or bundle with... https://nordicapis.com/events/the-api-security-unconference/

We're noticing a big uptick in MCP support in the API world... here are ten API gateways and managers that already support MCP. via @nordicapis.com nordicapis.com/10-api-gatew...

86% of senior developers are embarrassed by their company's tech stack. Today, I cover an eye-opening report from @storyblok.com for @leaddev.com: leaddev.com/technical-di...

Most enterprises are multicloud. So, how do you manage common functions across clouds? For @infoworld.bsky.social, I dug into 6 standout platforms that actually manage multicloud well — plus a bunch of niche tools that fill the gaps. www.infoworld.com/article/4006...

Another quality post this week from Adriano Mota on @nordicapis.com — this one's all about internal developer platforms (IDPs). What are they? How could they assist API development? What are the end benefits? Some good takes. 👇 nordicapis.com/what-are-int...

Broken access control is behind so many OWASP risks. I wrote up a quick guide to help folks get it right — from access control types to implementation details and future trends. via @curity.io curity.io/blog/what-is...

The Platform Summit (API conference from @nordicapis.com + @curity.io) is taking shape! The first round of speakers was announced this week. Here's more info: www.einpresswire.com/article/8186...

Move over LLMs — it’s time for LAMs. My latest for @thenewstack.io breaks down large action models: what they are, examples, and why they matter. Think LLMs with bells, whistles, eyes, brains, and hands. LAMs are poised to make AI more actionable — and outmode RPA. thenewstack.io/what-are-lar...

Prompting strategies are making AI coding way more productive. I talked with DX deputy CTO Justin Reock about meta prompting, chaining & adversarial chats. Other clever tips: swap media, assign roles, update the system prompt. via @leaddev.com leaddev.com/software-qua...

OpenAI isn’t your only option. Kristopher Sandoval breaks down five top LLM alternatives and how their APIs compare here on @nordicapis.com: nordicapis.com/5-top-altern...

Want to turn your API spec into an MCP server? There are a few tools to do this. J Simpson gives us a walkthrough on @nordicapis.com: nordicapis.com/how-to-turn-...

Getting real results from AI coding tools takes more than just clever prompts — there’s an art to it. I pulled together some expert-backed tips for making AI-assisted dev actually work in practice. Now up on InfoWorld: www.infoworld.com/article/3992...

Using AI to write code? Easy. Getting that code into production reliably? That's the real challenge. In the latest edition of DirectorPlus, @charity.wtf breaks down how DevOps needs to evolve for the AI era. via @leaddev.com leaddev.com/technical-di...

Training data has a huge impact on LLMs. But how do you know which data corpus to use? Ai2's DataDecide helps developers make better choices early, without burning tons of compute. I explored the research on @thenewstack.io thenewstack.io/new-tools-he...

Building with MCP? Mind the gap before you dive in. Here's my talk that explores some MCP security implications. youtu.be/jIyT3xcIB9g?...