Beyond Runtime
Thoughts on building, debugging, and evolving distributed systems
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Most MCP servers are answering the wrong question (opens the original)
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👋 Hi, I’m Thomas. Welcome to a new edition of Beyond Runtime, where I dive into the messy, fascinating world of distributed systems, debugging, AI, and system design. All through the lens of a CTO with 20+ years in the backend trenches.QUOTE OF THE WEEK:“For me, a focus on software engineering over programming is essential. Those with a core understanding of core principles and fundamentals will still be demand as evolving and maintaining and production quality systems will still be required and
Common fallacies behind the AI productivity paradox (opens the original)
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👋 Hi, I’m Thomas. Welcome to a new edition of Beyond Runtime, where I dive into the messy, fascinating world of distributed systems, debugging, AI, and system design. All through the lens of a CTO with 20+ years in the backend trenches.QUOTE OF THE WEEK:“it is comparatively easy to make computers exhibit adult level performance on intelligence tests or playing checkers, and difficult or impossible to give them the skills of a one-year-old when it comes to perception and mobility” - <a href="http
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