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Long-form technical content, ecosystem analysis, and hands-on storytelling from the Naftiko crew.
February 19, 2026 · Kin Lane
JSON Structure: A Fresh Take on Schema Languages for the AI Age
Exploring JSON Structure as a new approach to schema languages designed for the AI age.
February 18, 2026 · Kin Lane
Design-First APIs in the Age of Spec-Driven Development
Why design-first API development matters more than ever in the age of specification-driven development.
February 17, 2026 · Kin Lane
Context Engineering From Two Perspectives
Examining context engineering from both the API provider and AI consumer perspectives.
February 13, 2026 · Kin Lane
Finding the Sweet Spot: AppSec Governance and the Developer Workflow
Balancing application security governance with developer productivity and workflow efficiency.
February 12, 2026 · Kin Lane
Why Specification-Driven Development Matters for Enterprises Today
Making the case for specification-driven development as a critical enterprise practice.
February 11, 2026 · Kin Lane
Navigating AI Hype: Lessons from Industry Experts
Lessons from industry experts on cutting through the AI hype and focusing on what delivers real value.
February 11, 2026 · Kin Lane
42 Problems Nobody's Solving Yet: The Real Enterprise Gaps in APIs, AI Agents, and MCP
Identifying the real enterprise gaps in APIs, AI agents, and MCP that nobody is solving yet.
February 9, 2026 · Kin Lane
Shadow AI Is Coming for Your MCP Servers -- Here's How to Get Ahead of It
Shadow AI is emerging as a governance challenge for MCP servers. Here is how to get ahead of it.
February 6, 2026 · Kin Lane
The Future of API Governance Is Guidance -- And It Lives in Markdown Files
API governance is evolving from enforcement to guidance, and it is increasingly living in markdown files.
February 5, 2026 · Kin Lane
Are Agent Skills the Real Game-Changer? A Conversation with Kevin Swiber
A conversation with Kevin Swiber on MCP, context engineering, and whether agent skills are the real game-changer.
February 4, 2026 · Kin Lane
The Hidden Costs of Ungoverned APIs: Why Reuse Metrics and MCP Server Governance Matter More Than Ever
Exploring the hidden costs of ungoverned APIs and why reuse metrics and MCP server governance matter.
February 3, 2026 · Kin Lane
What is the Role of the Gateway?
Rethinking the role of the API gateway in the age of AI agents and MCP servers.