Tag: programming

MCP, From “What Is This?” to a Button in My Running App

Central digital cube connected to servers and technology symbols

In September, the author implemented the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in their running tracker, creating a service to generate dashboard images from analysis data. This project involved building a new MCP server and client, integrating tools, and managing fallbacks. The experience highlighted the importance of clear separation between different system layers for effective architecture.

Designing Scalable Queues for Personal Projects

The post outlines the design framework for managing project queues, emphasizing scalability and centralized event monitoring across multiple projects like GitHub cleaner and Runs. The author describes using RabbitMQ for effective message routing and highlights key design principles, including independent event management and a strategic dashboard for event visibility.