The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Proud pod parents (Friends)
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Apr 12, 2025 Richard Moot, who works in developer relations at Block and co-created the Square Developer Podcast, joins the discussion. They dive into the launch of a new developer podcast and the innovative Model Context Protocol (MCP), which promises to revolutionize API design and improve communication between language models and tools. The conversation also highlights the power of authentic storytelling in software development and the nostalgic yet evolving landscape of technology, reflecting on personal anecdotes and the future of human interaction with AI.
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Authenticity over Promotion
- Authentic customer stories are more impactful than generic promotion.
- Direct quotes from users carry more weight than company statements.
Headpins Success Story
- Headpins, a family entertainment center, adopted Square during COVID for curbside pickup.
- They expanded their Square usage to kiosks and now consider it their source of truth.
Pre-Production and Organic Conversation
- Have a pre-production call with podcast guests to explore their story and identify themes.
- Prioritize organic conversation over a rigid list of prepared questions.
