The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source A critical look at MCP (News)
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May 12, 2025 Rasmus Holm critically examines the challenges faced by developers with the Model Context Protocol, highlighting issues like poor documentation. Stefan Judis shares a fascinating term he learned from Scott Hanselman. Raf discusses the frustrating burden of knowing too much about software inconsistencies. The episode introduces Void, an innovative open-source tool designed to enhance developer productivity. Plus, get ready for the React Jam, where developers can compete by building games with React for cash prizes!
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MCP Critiqued for Poor Engineering
- Rasmus Holm criticizes the lack of mature engineering in MCP rollout despite heavy investments in model training.
- Poor documentation and weak SDKs overshadow advanced AI models, indicating bureaucratic panic in tech industry.
Stringly Typed Frustration
- Stringly typed means passing strings when better types exist, a term learned from Stefan Judis and Scott Hanselman.
- This practice frustrates developers due to lack of type safety, especially when connecting to external APIs.
The Curse of Knowing How
- Raph shares the 'curse of knowing how,' seeing software flaws once you can program.
- He wrestles with the reality that not everything can or should be fixed, embracing some breakage as human.