Richard Moot

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.

Richard Moot, a developer relations expert from Block, dives into the innovative dynamics of developer podcasts and the anticipation surrounding the Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. He shares insights on how these advancements may reshape human-robot interactions. The conversation explores the importance of storytelling in tech, highlights success stories from Square's developer tools during the pandemic, and underscores the evolving landscape of podcasting through authentic dialogue and community engagement.

Richard Moot, Head of Developer Advocacy at Square and API design lead at Block, discusses the benefits of collaboration between internal API consumers and the API committee. He emphasizes the importance of expecting long-term support for new APIs and shares insights on managing API changes and depreciation in companies. Additionally, the podcast explores the evolution of API design groups, integration of acquired companies with existing APIs, and the shift towards collaborative API design processes.