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What's Special About MCP?

AI agents can interact with the world using tools. Those tools can be generic or specific. For example: Generic: Specific: The most general ones, like “run a bash command” and “read and write files” are built into the agent. More specific ones are provided through Model Control Protocol (MCP) servers. Every tool provided to the agent comes with instructions sent as part of the context.

Build custom apps in seconds with conversational AI in App Builder

Datadog App Builder is a low-code tool for creating internal apps, making use of a drag-and-drop interface that allows engineering teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize operations, and enable self-service while connecting directly to their Datadog data and permissions. Now, with conversational AI, teams can go from idea to working prototype even faster.

Mezmo + Catchpoint deliver observability SREs can rely on

For SREs juggling multiple services, third-party dependencies, and constant alerts, a critical service slowdown can quickly turn into chaos. APM Dashboards may show everything is fine, yet users are still experiencing problems. That gap—between application telemetry and real-world performance—can turn a five-minute fix into a two-hour war room. ‍

Inside The Builders Era: Why Developer Craft Matters More Than Ever

The software world has spent the last two years obsessed with one question: “Will AI replace developers?” Wrong question. The right question is: “How do developers stay in control while AI becomes part of the toolchain?” Welcome to The Builders Era, where the craft of software development and AI’s computational power meet on developer terms. Not as a replacement narrative. Not as a threat to our profession.

5 Reasons to Switch to the Calico Ingress Gateway (and How to Migrate Smoothly)

The Ingress NGINX Controller is approaching retirement, which has pushed many teams to evaluate their long-term ingress strategy. The familiar Ingress resource has served well, but it comes with clear limits: annotations that differ by vendor, limited extensibility, and few options for separating operator and developer responsibilities. The Gateway API addresses these challenges with a more expressive, standardized, and portable model for service networking.

How Much Did OpenAI's 30,000 CPU Core Optimization Save Them?

I admit I was a little skeptical going into KubeCon 2025. The last time I went, in 2022, it felt tactical. I heard lots of conversations around small solutions to small problems. Practical knowledge-sharing is of course beneficial, but I’m most inspired by the big picture — ideally, a picture bigger than you can see anywhere outside of your mind. I’m heartened to say that KubeCon 2025 was exactly that.

Monitor Temporal Workflows seamlessly: Introducing the Temporal Cloud integration for Grafana Cloud

Nishad Krishnan is a Software Engineer at Temporal Technologies, where he’s focused on observability and making the “unknown unknowns” slightly less unknown. At Temporal Technologies, our goal is to make it easier for developers to build and operate reliable, scalable applications without sacrificing productivity. Our platform, Temporal, helps ensure that code runs to completion once started, no matter how long it takes or what failures occur along the way.

How To Enable Real-Time Endpoint Visibility for L1 Support:

In today’s digital workplace, speed and precision in IT support can make or break the employee experience. Long resolution times, repetitive troubleshooting, and lack of visibility often frustrate both users and support teams. That’s where Nexthink comes in—bringing powerful capabilities like Amplify, Device View,and Assist to transform how Service Desk teams operate.

Key Considerations Before Purchasing Your Next Vehicle

Here's something wild: millions of Americans make one of their biggest money decisions every single year, and it's buying a car. Purchasing a vehicle goes way beyond picking something pretty for your driveway. It's about protecting your hard-earned cash, making sure it actually fits your life, and dodging that awful regret that hits when you realize you rushed into the wrong choice. Get this, nearly half of American drivers blame the insane costs of owning a car for why they can't put anything away in savings. We're walking you through everything you absolutely need to know.

What Are the Must-Have Features in Modern Commercial Spaces?

Commercial real estate isn't what it used to be. The old days of endless cubicle farms? They're gone. Today's tenants want something completely different-spaces that put employee wellbeing first, embrace sustainability, and integrate technology seamlessly into every corner. Here's a startling fact: 85% of workers feel disengaged at their jobs. That number should make any property owner sit up and pay attention. Whether you're breaking ground on something new or breathing life into an older property, knowing the must-have features for commercial buildings keeps you ahead of the competition and attracts the tenants everyone wants.