Changelog Master Feed A critical look at MCP (Changelog News #144)
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May 12, 2025 Rasmus Holm critiques the Model Context Protocol (MCP), highlighting frustrations with poor documentation and design flaws. The conversation shifts to the transient nature of software and the upcoming new generation of Heroku, emphasizing open-source principles. Raf introduces 'Void,' an innovative, AI-powered open-source alternative to VS Code, dedicated to user privacy. The excitement builds as React Jam makes its return, inviting developers to showcase their game-building skills with React. An engaging mix of insights and creativity unfolds!
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Critique of MCP Engineering
- Rasmus Holm criticizes major players for poor engineering practices in MCP development.
- The industry seems to rush despite resulting in strange designs and bad documentation.
The Problem of Stringly Typed Code
- Stefan Judis highlights the problem of "stringly typed" interfaces in software development.
- He wants type safety over the network instead of relying on strings.
The Curse of Knowing How
- Raph shares the "Curse of Knowing How," feeling frustrated seeing software flaws once he learned to program.
- He advises learning when to leave software broken despite the urge to fix everything.