A look at the new, open-source Model Context Protocol for connecting LLMs to data sources and why its success depends on overcoming middleware challenges
There's a long history of “middleware” in our industry. Everyone wants it. There's always a hot one, but it rarely makes to the finish line and often disappoints. Bluesky: @folletto . X: @stevesi and @stevesi Bluesky: Erin Casali / @folletto : Will the AI hype give enough boost to these kinds of middleware integration to then create better flow of data across systems? — Because honestly the “Small Pieces Loosely Joined” approach was nice, but got stuck by massive tech companies protecting their shareholder value. — Next round? [embedded post] X: Steven Sinofsky / @stevesi : Permalink with expanded background and history of “middleware”. https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyship ping.com/ ... Steven Sinofsky / @stevesi : Quick MCP thought... MCP, if history is any guide, will go down one of two paths: 1. Everyone will use it. 2. Everyone but one key platform will use it. When (1) happens two things will be true. First, no one will effectively monetize it. Second, every vendor will also add unique aspects to how they consume (client) or produce (server) the exchange...