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Beyond Runtime

Thoughts on building, debugging, and evolving distributed systems

Newsletter · By Thomas Johnson · Official site

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  1. Issue · Jul 23, 2026

    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

  2. Issue · Jul 15, 2026

    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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