Bill Doerrfeld
@DoerrfeldBill
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Tech journalist and editor. Editor of @NordicAPIs, the API blog. Also contributing to @InfoWorld @CIOonline @TheLeadDev @thenewstack. 👨he/him.
Portland, Maine
Joined July 2014
We had a great day one with a great turnout at @nordicapis Platform Summit 2025 in Stockholm! Thank you for joining us, everyone.
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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 @TheLeadDev: https://t.co/96J7JaltM0
leaddev.com
To make AI agents sustainable for the long haul, engineering leaders need to keep users at the forefront of design.
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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 @for3stpunk on @nordicapis. https://t.co/0P5u5hkU6I
nordicapis.com
Learn how to optimize API documentation for AI discoverability with structured data, examples, and other best practices.
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How do you fail at platform engineering? Make it 100% UI-first. Don't market it. Survey no one. Measure success by who's onboarded. And just copy what others are doing. @InfoWorld
https://t.co/gAb4OTfTkP
infoworld.com
Golden paths gone gray? Avoid these common mistakes that sink platform engineering initiatives.
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...And 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 on @nordicapis shortly.
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One week til we kick off the @nordicapis Platform Summit 2025 in Stockholm! Excited to kick off the Day 1 keynote and moderate some panels & sessions. Registration and info here: https://t.co/q9WIPfAGy0
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⏳ Only 7 days left until the API Security Unconference (Oct 13) in Stockholm! Looking for real-world solutions to today's API security challenges? Secure your spot: https://t.co/xhi4mvgiEd
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What’s it like launching an #MCP server into the wild? My latest DirectorPlus edition via @TheLeadDev brings in Thomas Johnson, co-founder and CTO of @trymultiplayer, to discuss helpful lessons learned releasing their MCP server. https://t.co/EgHsMY3GHJ
leaddev.com
Steps you can follow if you're thinking about launching your own MCP server.
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Even though traditional databases now support vector types, vector-native databases seem to have the edge for AI development. My latest for @InfoWorld looks at the emerging vector database space. https://t.co/skuqcndiT7
infoworld.com
Even though traditional databases now support vector types, vector-native databases have the edge for AI development. Here’s how to choose.
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How often would you think a 'biweekly' newsletter publishes? Asking for a friend 😅...
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.@DoerrfeldBill explains when Model Context Protocol is actually worth using, highlighting why it shines in multitenant agentic environments but may not be needed for simpler automation. https://t.co/SecY5nSpZ7
thenewstack.io
MCP shines in novel, multitenant agentic environments. But you might not need it for predictable automation.
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When does using #MCP make sense? My latest for @thenewstack cuts through the hype to answer this loaded question head-on. https://t.co/Qib4BjOJ9r
thenewstack.io
MCP shines in novel, multitenant agentic environments. But you might not need it for predictable automation.
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If anyone has some impressive stories of using #eBPF in production at large companies, send me a DM! Got a cool project in the works...
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THIS. Why is it so hard to find files via Finder search?
i just got fired from apple. my job was to make it so finder gives you zero results even when you search exact name matches and file formats
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With the rise of API ubiquity, the need to make APIs discoverable has only increased. IETF's new proposed standard is an interesting evolution toward better API discovery.
nordicapis.com
RFC 9727’s api-catalog offers a standard way to make APIs discoverable for tools and AI, but its success depends on broad adoption.
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How are software orgs using multiple AI agents for business leverage? For my latest DirectorPlus column with @TheLeadDev, I synced with JB Brown, VP of engineering at @Smartsheet, to learn about how it's going. https://t.co/9tigagiaRk
leaddev.com
Using AI to help bolster business strategy, not just for the sake of it.
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Getting pumped for my yearly trip to Stockholm for the @nordicapis Platform Summit — the API conference I help out with. We just announced the (nearly) full agenda for this year! https://t.co/q9WIPfA8Is
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Alternative clouds are having a moment. Today on @InfoWorld, I look at what's driving this shift and explore how alt clouds are filling gaps left by the hyperscalers. https://t.co/P8AnNdpmsF
infoworld.com
Cost-effective alternatives are filling gaps left by the hyperscalers in supporting AI workloads, edge computing, private clouds, and more.
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