Bill Doerrfeld
@doerrfeldbill.bsky.social
Tech journalist and editor. Editor of Nordic APIs, the API blog. I also contribute to enterprise IT publications and provide content, analysis, and consulting for tech companies.
What does it mean to go "nano" with your software updates — to "carve with a scalpel" instead of swinging a hammer?
My latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com interviews @chainguard.bsky.social VP Dustin Kirkland to find out.
leaddev.com/ai/shipping-...
My latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com interviews @chainguard.bsky.social VP Dustin Kirkland to find out.
leaddev.com/ai/shipping-...
Shipping nano updates in the AI era
Are nano updates the missing link in your strategy?
leaddev.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
What does it mean to go "nano" with your software updates — to "carve with a scalpel" instead of swinging a hammer?
My latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com interviews @chainguard.bsky.social VP Dustin Kirkland to find out.
leaddev.com/ai/shipping-...
My latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com interviews @chainguard.bsky.social VP Dustin Kirkland to find out.
leaddev.com/ai/shipping-...
Heavy MCP use can lead to flooded context windows, fast. My latest piece for @thenewstack.io looks at an interesting project aiming to address this problem: Port of Context.
Port of Context: The open source code mode
The “better way to use MCP” just got open sourced.
thenewstack.io
January 26, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Heavy MCP use can lead to flooded context windows, fast. My latest piece for @thenewstack.io looks at an interesting project aiming to address this problem: Port of Context.
One of the big downsides of AI is decreasing quality and slop in open source contributions. I have a lot of respect for Daniel Steinberg, and I'm sure the decision wasn't taken lightly!
Daniel Steinberg, founder and lead developer of cURL, has had enough of AI slop and is closing down its bug bounty program.
Drowning in AI slop, cURL ends bug bounties
Daniel Steinberg, founder and lead developer of cURL, has had enough of AI slop and is closing down its bug bounty program.
bit.ly
January 22, 2026 at 1:32 PM
One of the big downsides of AI is decreasing quality and slop in open source contributions. I have a lot of respect for Daniel Steinberg, and I'm sure the decision wasn't taken lightly!
Excited for this @nordicapis.com chat tomorrow with Kin Lane, Lorna Mitchell, and Kevin Swiber on the role of API standards in agentic AI.
Come join us in real-time, or wait til the recording is posted. Registration and information are here. ⬇️
nordicapis.com/events/api-s...
Come join us in real-time, or wait til the recording is posted. Registration and information are here. ⬇️
nordicapis.com/events/api-s...
LiveCast: API Standards for AI Agents | Nordic APIs
Our LiveCast on API standards and AI agents explores how core API and open web standards enable accurate, reliable, and safe agent behavior.
nordicapis.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Excited for this @nordicapis.com chat tomorrow with Kin Lane, Lorna Mitchell, and Kevin Swiber on the role of API standards in agentic AI.
Come join us in real-time, or wait til the recording is posted. Registration and information are here. ⬇️
nordicapis.com/events/api-s...
Come join us in real-time, or wait til the recording is posted. Registration and information are here. ⬇️
nordicapis.com/events/api-s...
As it turns out, the engineers seeing the biggest gains from AI were top performers all along.
@billharding.bsky.social @leaddev.com
leaddev.com/ai/ai-doesnt...
@billharding.bsky.social @leaddev.com
leaddev.com/ai/ai-doesnt...
AI doesn't create great developers, it amplifies them
Research from GitClear suggests the best devs benefit the most when using AI coding tools.
leaddev.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
As it turns out, the engineers seeing the biggest gains from AI were top performers all along.
@billharding.bsky.social @leaddev.com
leaddev.com/ai/ai-doesnt...
@billharding.bsky.social @leaddev.com
leaddev.com/ai/ai-doesnt...
Edge AI is gaining new importance as the industry shifts from training to inference. My feature on @infoworld.bsky.social today digs into edge AI, and why tech leaders are betting on it for reduced cost, better privacy, and lower latency.
www.infoworld.com/article/4117...
www.infoworld.com/article/4117...
Edge AI: The future of AI inference is smarter local compute
Smaller models, lightweight frameworks, specialized hardware, and other innovations are bringing AI out of the cloud and into clients, servers, and devices on the edge of the network.
www.infoworld.com
January 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Edge AI is gaining new importance as the industry shifts from training to inference. My feature on @infoworld.bsky.social today digs into edge AI, and why tech leaders are betting on it for reduced cost, better privacy, and lower latency.
www.infoworld.com/article/4117...
www.infoworld.com/article/4117...
The State of #MCP report from @zuplo.com has some good nuggets...
• 72% of adopters expect MCP usage to increase
• 40% expect it to account for a quarter to half of their AI tool usage
• 70% of devs have 2-7 MCP servers configured, often for context engineering use cases
zuplo.com/mcp-report
• 72% of adopters expect MCP usage to increase
• 40% expect it to account for a quarter to half of their AI tool usage
• 70% of devs have 2-7 MCP servers configured, often for context engineering use cases
zuplo.com/mcp-report
The State of MCP — Survey Report
How teams are really adopting MCP. Practical findings on security tradeoffs and production readiness, plus the patterns shaping what comes next.
zuplo.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The State of #MCP report from @zuplo.com has some good nuggets...
• 72% of adopters expect MCP usage to increase
• 40% expect it to account for a quarter to half of their AI tool usage
• 70% of devs have 2-7 MCP servers configured, often for context engineering use cases
zuplo.com/mcp-report
• 72% of adopters expect MCP usage to increase
• 40% expect it to account for a quarter to half of their AI tool usage
• 70% of devs have 2-7 MCP servers configured, often for context engineering use cases
zuplo.com/mcp-report
Blockchain for everything, metaverse, big data, NFTs... In hindsight, what were we thinking? Today, I call out some of tech's biggest overhyped trends on @infoworld.bsky.social.
www.infoworld.com/article/4109...
www.infoworld.com/article/4109...
6 incredibly hyped software trends that failed to deliver
In hindsight, what were we thinking?
www.infoworld.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Blockchain for everything, metaverse, big data, NFTs... In hindsight, what were we thinking? Today, I call out some of tech's biggest overhyped trends on @infoworld.bsky.social.
www.infoworld.com/article/4109...
www.infoworld.com/article/4109...
AI agents are producing a spectrum of metadata behind the scenes that some are calling a "gold mine" to direct continual improvements.
My latest deep dive for @thenewstack.io explores the types of agentic metadata and how to put it to use.
thenewstack.io/is-agentic-m...
My latest deep dive for @thenewstack.io explores the types of agentic metadata and how to put it to use.
thenewstack.io/is-agentic-m...
Is Agentic Metadata the Next Infrastructure Layer?
If you're building AI agents, you're probably sitting on a lot of untapped data. Experts share how to put it to use.
thenewstack.io
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
AI agents are producing a spectrum of metadata behind the scenes that some are calling a "gold mine" to direct continual improvements.
My latest deep dive for @thenewstack.io explores the types of agentic metadata and how to put it to use.
thenewstack.io/is-agentic-m...
My latest deep dive for @thenewstack.io explores the types of agentic metadata and how to put it to use.
thenewstack.io/is-agentic-m...
"Build the machine that builds the machine." 🦾
If you're an engineering leader in AI/ML or robotics, this one's for you. Great insights from Bedrock Robotics' CTO, Kevin Peterson, in the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com.
leaddev.com/ai/hard-won-...
If you're an engineering leader in AI/ML or robotics, this one's for you. Great insights from Bedrock Robotics' CTO, Kevin Peterson, in the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com.
leaddev.com/ai/hard-won-...
Hard-won lessons on building and scaling ML models
How small teams can deploy highly adaptable autonomous systems.
leaddev.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Build the machine that builds the machine." 🦾
If you're an engineering leader in AI/ML or robotics, this one's for you. Great insights from Bedrock Robotics' CTO, Kevin Peterson, in the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com.
leaddev.com/ai/hard-won-...
If you're an engineering leader in AI/ML or robotics, this one's for you. Great insights from Bedrock Robotics' CTO, Kevin Peterson, in the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com.
leaddev.com/ai/hard-won-...
What will 2026 hold for AI and APIs? I left ten predictions here on @nordicapis.com... 🔮
nordicapis.com/10-ai-driven...
nordicapis.com/10-ai-driven...
10 AI-Driven API Economy Predictions for 2026 | Nordic APIs |
Explore 2026 predictions on how AI agents, MCP standards, authorization, and new API models will reshape the AI-driven API economy.
nordicapis.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
What will 2026 hold for AI and APIs? I left ten predictions here on @nordicapis.com... 🔮
nordicapis.com/10-ai-driven...
nordicapis.com/10-ai-driven...
What goes into a strong tech conference abstract? I put together some tips in this article to help speakers craft solid pitches.
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nordicapis.com/how-do-you-c...
How Do You Create a Great Conference Speaker Pitch? | Nordic APIs |
Learn how to craft a strong conference speaker pitch with clear themes, specific angles, and actionable takeaways to boost your CFP success.
nordicapis.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
What goes into a strong tech conference abstract? I put together some tips in this article to help speakers craft solid pitches.
nordicapis.com/how-do-you-c...
nordicapis.com/how-do-you-c...
Here's a look at 10 MCP servers for devops on @infoworld.bsky.social.
See what's possible with MCP servers from GitHub, Notion, Atlassian, Argo CD, Grafana, Terraform, GitLab, Snyk, AWS, Pulumi, and others.
Much is still experimental, but the potential is big.
www.infoworld.com/article/4096...
See what's possible with MCP servers from GitHub, Notion, Atlassian, Argo CD, Grafana, Terraform, GitLab, Snyk, AWS, Pulumi, and others.
Much is still experimental, but the potential is big.
www.infoworld.com/article/4096...
10 MCP servers for devops
Tap these Model Context Protocol servers to supercharge your AI-assisted coding tools with powerful devops automation capabilities.
www.infoworld.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Here's a look at 10 MCP servers for devops on @infoworld.bsky.social.
See what's possible with MCP servers from GitHub, Notion, Atlassian, Argo CD, Grafana, Terraform, GitLab, Snyk, AWS, Pulumi, and others.
Much is still experimental, but the potential is big.
www.infoworld.com/article/4096...
See what's possible with MCP servers from GitHub, Notion, Atlassian, Argo CD, Grafana, Terraform, GitLab, Snyk, AWS, Pulumi, and others.
Much is still experimental, but the potential is big.
www.infoworld.com/article/4096...
My talk from @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025 is now live on YouTube!
I give a broad overview of what MCP is, how it works, examples of MCP servers, and early best practices for API-first teams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMt...
I give a broad overview of what MCP is, how it works, examples of MCP servers, and early best practices for API-first teams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMt...
MCP: What API Providers Need to Know
YouTube video by Nordic APIs
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My talk from @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025 is now live on YouTube!
I give a broad overview of what MCP is, how it works, examples of MCP servers, and early best practices for API-first teams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMt...
I give a broad overview of what MCP is, how it works, examples of MCP servers, and early best practices for API-first teams.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwMt...
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The wait is over. Rewatch 50+ industry-leading talks on this year's most important API topics. 🎉 Mic drop. 🎤
Watch here: bit.ly/3KoOcaI
#PlatformSummit #PlatformSummit2025
Watch here: bit.ly/3KoOcaI
#PlatformSummit #PlatformSummit2025
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The wait is over. Rewatch 50+ industry-leading talks on this year's most important API topics. 🎉 Mic drop. 🎤
Watch here: bit.ly/3KoOcaI
#PlatformSummit #PlatformSummit2025
Watch here: bit.ly/3KoOcaI
#PlatformSummit #PlatformSummit2025
Big news — @nordicapis.com just dropped over 60 incredible speaker sessions, keynotes, and panels from Platform Summit 2025 🎉 🎤.
Give them a watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Give them a watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Platform Summit 2025 - YouTube
Speaker sessions, keynotes, and panels from Platform Summit 2025, Nordic APIs' flagship yearly event in Stockholm, which brings together leading API industry...
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Big news — @nordicapis.com just dropped over 60 incredible speaker sessions, keynotes, and panels from Platform Summit 2025 🎉 🎤.
Give them a watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Give them a watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Contributing to the open source ecosystem is much more than altruism — it's a smart strategy with real business benefits.
Check out the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com, featuring great insights from Manik Surtani, Block's head of open source!
leaddev.com/hiring/open-...
Check out the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com, featuring great insights from Manik Surtani, Block's head of open source!
leaddev.com/hiring/open-...
Open source is a talent strategy
Says Manik Surtani, head of open source at Block.
leaddev.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Contributing to the open source ecosystem is much more than altruism — it's a smart strategy with real business benefits.
Check out the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com, featuring great insights from Manik Surtani, Block's head of open source!
leaddev.com/hiring/open-...
Check out the latest DirectorPlus via @leaddev.com, featuring great insights from Manik Surtani, Block's head of open source!
leaddev.com/hiring/open-...
MIT reports that 95% of genAI initiatives don't produce a successful return. So — how do you actually get ROI from an AI initiative? My feature on @cio.com today explores how CIOs are driving this.
www.cio.com/article/4095...
www.cio.com/article/4095...
A CIO's 5-point checklist to drive positive AI ROI
Follow this multi-point checklist on effective change management to get results trending upward.
www.cio.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
MIT reports that 95% of genAI initiatives don't produce a successful return. So — how do you actually get ROI from an AI initiative? My feature on @cio.com today explores how CIOs are driving this.
www.cio.com/article/4095...
www.cio.com/article/4095...
What makes a solid knowledge base for AI agents? My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social picks it apart.
www.infoworld.com/article/4091...
www.infoworld.com/article/4091...
Anatomy of an AI agent knowledge base
For AI agents, a knowledge base fuels fast and accurate responses and enables complex reasoning. We asked the experts how to build one.
www.infoworld.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What makes a solid knowledge base for AI agents? My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social picks it apart.
www.infoworld.com/article/4091...
www.infoworld.com/article/4091...
Putting users in the driver's seat is critical for building trust in AI agents. LinkedIn VP of engineering Prashanthi Padmanabhan shares a peek at their latest AI agent development for my latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com:
leaddev.com/ai/how-linke...
leaddev.com/ai/how-linke...
How LinkedIn built an AI hiring agent
To make AI agents sustainable for the long haul, engineering leaders need to keep users at the forefront of design.
leaddev.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Putting users in the driver's seat is critical for building trust in AI agents. LinkedIn VP of engineering Prashanthi Padmanabhan shares a peek at their latest AI agent development for my latest DirectorPlus edition with @leaddev.com:
leaddev.com/ai/how-linke...
leaddev.com/ai/how-linke...
What are some great MCP servers for devops that folks are using?
October 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
What are some great MCP servers for devops that folks are using?
How do you make API documentation more discoverable for AI? Use structured descriptions, add thorough natural language descriptions, showcase examples, and be sure to version properly, recommends J Simpson on @nordicapis.com
nordicapis.com/how-to-optim...
nordicapis.com/how-to-optim...
How to Optimize API Documentation for AI Discoverability | Nordic APIs |
Learn how to optimize API documentation for AI discoverability with structured data, examples, and other best practices.
nordicapis.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
How do you make API documentation more discoverable for AI? Use structured descriptions, add thorough natural language descriptions, showcase examples, and be sure to version properly, recommends J Simpson on @nordicapis.com
nordicapis.com/how-to-optim...
nordicapis.com/how-to-optim...
My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social digs into anti-patterns around platform engineering. Sinking platform engineering initiatives really boil down to a lack of a product mindset.
www.infoworld.com/article/4064...
www.infoworld.com/article/4064...
8 platform engineering anti-patterns
Golden paths gone gray? Avoid these common mistakes that sink platform engineering initiatives.
www.infoworld.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
My latest for @infoworld.bsky.social digs into anti-patterns around platform engineering. Sinking platform engineering initiatives really boil down to a lack of a product mindset.
www.infoworld.com/article/4064...
www.infoworld.com/article/4064...
Last week's @nordicapis.com Platform Summit was phenomenal! Here are some of my quick takeaways.
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www.doerrfeld.io/agentic-ai-a...
Agentic AI and MCP dominated Platform Summit 2025
This year's Platform Summit felt reinvigorated, with many new motivations and areas to discuss. Of course, AI agents and MCP stole the show.
www.doerrfeld.io
October 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Last week's @nordicapis.com Platform Summit was phenomenal! Here are some of my quick takeaways.
www.doerrfeld.io/agentic-ai-a...
www.doerrfeld.io/agentic-ai-a...
...And @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025 is a wrap! But good news — we'll be back Oct 12-14, 2026! Mark your calendars 📅. The event page, call for speakers, and sponsorship will open shortly.
October 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
...And @nordicapis.com Platform Summit 2025 is a wrap! But good news — we'll be back Oct 12-14, 2026! Mark your calendars 📅. The event page, call for speakers, and sponsorship will open shortly.