The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI models securely connect to real tools and data, kind of like a universal USB-C for AI. Instead of every model needing a custom integration, MCP makes those connections reusable and interoperable. Industry adoption is growing fast: platforms like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are already aligning around MCP to make agents smarter and more useful in real-world apps.

Just created this MTG Card View block using Telex. It took me a few rounds of polishing to get it right, but this is looking pretty decent now. I used ChatGPT to craft this prompt: Create a Gutenberg block called “Magic Card” that displays detailed information about a selected *Magic: The Gathering* card. **Requirements:** * The block should allow users to **search for or select** a card by name in the block settings sidebar.

It's been a while since I stopped caring about Arduino. Ever since I discovered other boards like ESP32 and SMT32, I've never looked back. For personal projects and automation, those boards are my go-to. Today I saw on Techmeme that Qualcomm acquired Arduino. I doubt it's beneficial for Arduino and its users. I still use the Arduino IDE and hope they don't change licensing or anything else.

Really solid write-up from the WooCommerce team on scaling performance (developer.woocommerce.com). The part that stands out for me is the edge-caching work — lowering TTFB by moving cache layers closer to the user is a big win for any store where latency is often the hidden bottleneck. The long-term challenge is always balancing cache hit rates with dynamic content, but this approach feels like a big step in the right direction for reducing TTFB at scale.

If I were to suggest an addition: perhaps a caveat/guidance for companies scaling from “office first” to “distributed first” — how to unlearn old habits (e.g. “everyone must be online from 9 to 5”), and how to coach managers who are uncomfortable giving up visibility and control. Because in many organizations, the hardest transformation is internal mindset. @mrfoxtalbot wrote a great post about the challenges a company can face when trying to move towards distributed work without the right lens.

A few days ago I started developing my own JWT authentication plugin for WordPress sites using my own approach and criteria for client-side workflows. The result has been jwt-auth-pro-wp-rest-api — a plugin I’m really happy with in terms of code quality and functionality. When considering publishing it to the WordPress.org directory, I wanted to understand […]

If you ever find yourself scheduling cross-border meetings, writing for a global audience, or trying not to confuse someone in “summer” when it’s freezing where they are, @jobthomas wrote a really good post about inclusive comunication that you’ve got to check out. It’s a short but sharp read that highlights how little “local” assumptions (time zones, dates, seasons, slang) can unintentionally alienate people. It’s full of simple tips to help your communication feel more welcoming everywhere. Highly recommended.

Read onlineIssue #341 | September 20, 2025 Hi there, A month before Beta, is the time I get excited about a major release. Many new features—I see it all coming together via GitHub and Trac. The Source of Truth is in the works, but it will take a few more weeks to be published, as only when Release candidate 2 comes out I can be sure about what actually made it into the release.

Heads up, everyone! Typepad is officially shutting down September 30, 2025, and your blog—or whatever content you have there will be gone unless you move it away. Good news: WordPress.com is offering a free migration for Typepad sites with up to 1 GB of media/files/storage. If your site’s small or modest, this could save you a lot of hassle and cost.

Experience a refreshed interface, on-device AI journaling tools, and new prompts for creativity in the latest version of Day One.

How does a distributed company with team members across the globe actually get things done? The secret is communicating with the right tools.

Read onlineIssue #326 | April 19, 2025 Hi there, 🔖 I wanted to take a moment to thank you for sticking with me as a subscriber. Your support genuinely makes a difference in keeping me motivated. Whether it's your emails, your comments, or simply seeing your friendly face at WordCamps, your encouragement brightens my day. Welcome to the WCUS Part 2.

Automattic’s Developer Advocates didn’t hold back at WordCamp US. Jonathan Bossenger, Brian Coords, Birgit Pauli-Haack, and Ryan Welcher sat down for a no-BS roundtable about WordPress’s future, AI’s ...

I woke up this Friday morning thinking about a few tasks I still had to finish before calling it a week. Got my coffee and sat in my chair, taking a few sips of the freshly brewed drink. As usual, I o...

I wrote this post a few days ago on my Brazilian blog and wanted to share it here as well. You can read the original here. Today I asked ChatGPT which programming languages it masters the most. The response was a short and direct list: Python JavaScript/TypeScript PHP Go (Golang) C/C++ I'll admit this made me think: in my view, PHP, JavaScript, and Python will continue dominating, and maybe even expanding their space, because of AI code generation.

Hoje perguntei ao ChatGPT quais linguagens de programação ele domina mais. A resposta foi uma lista curta e direta: Python JavaScript/TypeScript PHP Go (Golang) C/C++ E confesso que isso me fez pensar: na minha visão, PHP, JavaScript e Python vão continuar dominando, e talvez até ampliando o espaço, por causa da geração de código por IA. São linguagens acessíveis, com enorme legado e comunidades gigantes, o que significa que qualquer sugestão ou pedaço de código gerado por IA já nasce com um ecossistema pronto para suportar.

One of the most valuable tools I've worked with in recent years isn't flashy, it's not "AI-driven" and it doesn't even try to solve all problems at once. It's simply asynchronous communication. At Automattic, we use P2 as the heart of that async culture. It is a long-form text-based tool, integrated with several other internal tools, P2 is where ideas live, where discussions grow, and where decisions are documented instead of disappearing into chat history.

Família é uma coisa curiosa. Existe essa ideia de que precisamos estar sempre lá uns pelos outros e, em boa parte do tempo, isso acontece mesmo. Mas isso não significa que cada momento seja agradável. Reuniões de família podem ser constrangedoras, entediantes ou até dolorosas. Nem todas as famílias são iguais, claro, mas essa sensação de mistura entre carinho e desconforto é algo que muita gente compartilha, mesmo que raramente se fale sobre isso.

I've been using Arc for about a year, and honestly, it's been one of those rare tools that just sticks. I usually pick a browser and don't look back for years. So when The Browser Company announced Dia, their AI-first browser, and said they'd shift focus to it… yeah, it already felt like a breakup was brewing. And then came the final punch: …

I've just created a new blog in Portuguese the The idea is simple: to separate concerns, pun intended. Over the years I've been strugling when I wanted to post Portuguese content on this blog so I made this decision to help me post more frequently in both idioms. This English blog will continue to be my main space for technical writing and broader reflections, while the new one will give me the freedom to write in my native language. If you read Portuguese, feel free to check it out. Otherwise, stay here, stay close.

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