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Found total of 52 articles.
The Forward Deployed Engineer, Chapter 15: The Economics of Forward Deployment
Chapter 15 of The Forward Deployed Engineer blog series. The economic case for the FDE function — and the traps inside it. A teaser on the three pricing models, the impact on gross margin, the services-company trap, multi-year contracts, and what the math implies for founders.
2026-06-10
The Forward Deployed Engineer, Chapter 12: The New AI Wave — OpenAI, Anthropic, Runway, Greptile
Chapter 12 of The Forward Deployed Engineer blog series. The new wave rebuilds the FDE function for the agentic era. A teaser on how OpenAI, Anthropic, Runway, and Greptile each adapted the Palantir template — what's different, what's the same, and three patterns founders should watch.
2026-06-07
The Forward Deployed Engineer, Chapter 10: Governance, Risk, and Safe Deployment
Chapter 10 of The Forward Deployed Engineer blog series. In regulated industries, governance is not a tax — it's a feature. A teaser on the risk taxonomy, audit trails, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, the EU AI Act, sector compliance, and the governance dashboard.
2026-06-05
The Forward Deployed Engineer, Chapter 9: The Outer Loop — Scaling Field Intelligence
Chapter 9 of The Forward Deployed Engineer blog series. The outer loop begins the moment a deployment goes into production. A teaser on gravel roads and paved superhighways, the productization decision, the platform commit, measuring leverage, and the two-team handshake.
2026-06-04
The Forward Deployed Engineer, Chapter 2: The Last-Mile Problem in Enterprise AI
Chapter 2 of The Forward Deployed Engineer blog series. Where SaaS stopped at the enterprise threshold, AI has to walk the last mile. A teaser on the four frictions at the last mile, the integration tax no demo shows, and why workflow redesign — not the model — is the product.
2026-05-28
The Engineering of Intent, Chapter 37: Context Scaling — Just-In-Time Retrieval for Million-Line Codebases
Chapter 37 of The Engineering of Intent blog series. Hand-authored Context Packs don't scale past a million lines. A teaser on Just-In-Time Context, retrieval via MCP, the three governors that prevent runaway retrieval, and a concrete pipeline from a 3.8M-line codebase.
2026-05-23
The Engineering of Intent, Chapter 36: The Long View
Chapter 36 of The Engineering of Intent blog series. The long view. What happens to our craft, our profession, and our lives over the next ten years? A teaser on cycles and waves, three things that will endure, three that will change, and a final word on identity.
2026-05-22
Azure Front Door: a practical introduction
What Azure Front Door is, who it's for, what it costs, how it compares to Cloudflare and CloudFront, and a walkthrough of the settings that matter when putting it in front of an Azure App Service.
2026-05-11
Frictionless SaaS, Chapter 21: Operations and Scalability Without Friction
Why growing SaaS companies hit a wall that is not a product problem or a sales problem — it is an operations problem. A teaser for Chapter 21 of Frictionless SaaS covering the Event-Driven Operations Architecture and the Scalability Without Headcount Principle.
2026-04-11
Chapter 22: Identity in AI Systems — When the "User" Is an Agent
Chapter 22 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — identity for AI systems: LLM authentication, the Model Context Protocol (MCP), Dynamic Client Registration for ephemeral agents, and the emerging patterns for trusting autonomous non-human actors.
2026-03-28
OpenClaw Engineering, Chapter 13: Hardening the Ecosystem
The final chapter: ecosystem security, the ClawHavoc incident, defending against malware in dependencies, confirming high-risk operations, and building auditing and disaster recovery systems.
2026-03-28
Chapter 19: Observability and Operations — Identity You Can Actually Run
Chapter 19 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — observability and operations for identity systems: structured authentication logging with correlation IDs, distributed tracing of login flows, and immutable audit trails aligned to regulatory requirements.
2026-03-25
Chapter 16: Zero Trust Identity — When Every Request Is an Authentication Decision
Chapter 16 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — Zero Trust identity: identity as the perimeter instead of the network, continuous verification via CAEP, and device trust and conditional access feeding into authorization decisions.
2026-03-22
Chapter 15: FAPI and High-Stakes Security — When the Defaults Aren't Enough
Chapter 15 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — FAPI for high-stakes scenarios: what FAPI 1.0 Advanced and 2.0 require, Pushed Authorization Requests (PAR), JWT-Secured Authorization Requests (JAR), and migrating from FAPI 1.0 Advanced to FAPI 2.0.
2026-03-21
Chapter 20 – The Next Decade of AI Coworkers
Chapter 20 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code looks ahead — from conversational AI to embedded infrastructure, from chat interfaces to computer use, and the trust and responsibility questions that will define how AI reshapes work over the next decade.
2026-03-20
OpenClaw Engineering, Chapter 5: Connecting Multiple Channels
How to connect your OpenClaw agent to multiple messaging platforms (Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack) and manage multi-channel routing. Setup, configuration quirks, and troubleshooting for each platform.
2026-03-20
Chapter 14: Hardening Your Identity Stack — Setting the Defaults That Keep You Safe
Chapter 14 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — hardening defaults that neutralize common attacks: strict redirect URI matching, audience validation to solve the confused deputy problem, token lifetime tuning, and refresh token binding, rotation, and revocation.
2026-03-20
OpenClaw Engineering, Chapter 4: Managing the Gateway and Models
Configuring your running gateway with the onboard wizard, diagnostics, and openclaw.json. How to connect model providers, manage API keys securely, and route different queries to different models.
2026-03-19
OpenClaw Engineering, Chapter 3: Deployment and Environment Setup
From local development to production: installing Node.js 22+, setting up Docker containers, and deploying OpenClaw to the cloud via AWS Lightsail or VPS providers.
2026-03-18
Chapter 16 – Execution Risks and Isolation
Chapter 16 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code confronts the real security risks of AI systems that execute commands and manipulate files — from command injection to data exposure — and explains the isolation models that keep things safe.
2026-03-17
Chapter 15 – Managing Context Rot and Entropy
Chapter 15 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code tackles the silent failure mode of long-running AI sessions — context rot. Learn strategies for context compression, structured state management, and thinking like an operations team to keep Claude sharp over time.
2026-03-16
Chapter 10: Single Sign-On at Scale — Identity as Infrastructure
Chapter 10 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — running identity at organizational scale: corporate IdPs (AD, Entra ID), the CIAM vendor ecosystem (Okta, Auth0, Entra ID), multi-tenant isolation, account linking, and external user access.
2026-03-16
Chapter 14 – Connecting Systems with the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Chapter 14 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code explores the Model Context Protocol — the universal bridge that lets Claude connect to Slack, GitHub, Jira, Google Drive, and more, turning isolated AI into a deeply integrated workflow partner.
2026-03-15
Chapter 12: CLAUDE.md — Designing Guardrails That Shape How Claude Thinks
Chapter 12 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code explores CLAUDE.md as a living constitution for AI behavior — positive constraints over prohibitions, complete financial and startup examples, instruction decay, hierarchical files, and anti-patterns to avoid.
2026-03-13
Chapter 6: Discovery and Metadata — How Clients and Providers Find Each Other
Chapter 6 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — how OIDC discovery, .well-known/openid-configuration, JWKS, and Dynamic Client Registration allow clients and providers to find each other without hand-crafted configuration.
2026-03-12
Chapter 8: Scheduled Tasks and Autonomous Execution — Making Claude Work While You Sleep
Chapter 8 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code covers scheduled automation with Claude Cowork — cron-based recurring workflows, sleep/connectivity handling, error strategies, and applying GTD principles to AI task automation.
2026-03-09
Chapter 7: Plugins and Domain Specialization — Turning Claude Into Your Organization's Expert
Chapter 7 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code explores how plugins transform Claude from a generalist into a domain expert — with pre-built plugins for Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Legal, slash commands, and organization-managed customization.
2026-03-08
Chapter 2: From OpenID to OpenID Connect — How the Industry Got This One Right
Chapter 2 of the OpenID: Modern Identity series — tracing how the industry moved from the original OpenID and SAML through OAuth 2.0 to OpenID Connect, and when to reach for each standard.
2026-03-08
Chapter 5: Rapid Prototyping with Artifacts — From Conversation to Live Application
Chapter 5 of Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code explores how Claude Artifacts collapse the feedback loop between idea and execution — turning conversations into live, interactive applications in seconds.
2026-03-06
OpenID: Modern Identity for Developers and Architects — A 22-Part Blog Series
Introduction and index for the 22-part blog series based on OpenID: Modern Identity for Developers and Architects by Sho Shimoda — with links to every chapter from Why Identity Is Hard through Identity in AI Systems.
2026-03-06
Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code – The Complete Blog Series
The complete index for the Master Claude Chat, Cowork and Code blog series — 20 chapter teasers covering everything from prompting fundamentals to multi-agent architectures, security governance, and the future of AI-powered work.
2026-03-01
Art of Coding, Chapter 13: Testing as a Design Discipline
Testing is a design discipline. How well-written tests reveal awkward APIs, improve code clarity, and become the most reliable documentation of system behavior.
2026-01-09
Use Case: Sales Assistant Bot|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 6.3
Learn how to build a Sales Assistant Bot for Microsoft Teams. From surfacing leads to logging calls and syncing with CRMs, this section shows how bots can empower sales teams to move faster, close deals, and automate follow-ups — all within Teams.
2025-04-20
Use Case: Project Management Assistant Bot|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 6.2
Explore how to build a Project Management Assistant Bot for Microsoft Teams that delivers task summaries, reminders, and updates directly in the chat. Learn how this bot improves team productivity by integrating with tools like Jira or Trello and surfacing key information within the Teams workflow.
2025-04-19
Use Case: Helpdesk Assistant Bot|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 6.1
Explore how to build a Helpdesk Assistant Bot in Microsoft Teams. Learn how bots can reduce IT load by handling FAQs, logging support tickets, and notifying users — all within Teams. This section explains features, user experience, and implementation strategies.
2025-04-18
Monitoring, Logging, and Telemetry|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 5.3
Learn how to monitor and support your Microsoft Teams bot in production using logging, Azure Application Insights, and alerts. This section shows how to track user events, diagnose failures, and create telemetry that makes your bot reliable and supportable.
2025-04-17
Teams App Manifest and Packaging|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 5.2
Transform your bot into a full Teams app. This section walks through how to create a Teams app manifest, add branding, define scopes, and package your bot into a distributable .zip file for sideloading, internal use, or submission to the Microsoft App Store.
2025-04-16
Deploying to Azure|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 5.1
Learn how to deploy your Microsoft Teams bot to Azure for production use. This section walks through setting up an Azure App Service, configuring environment variables, connecting to Bot Channels Registration, and testing your bot in the cloud.
2025-04-15
Localization and Multi-Tenant Support|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 4.4
Prepare your Microsoft Teams bot for real-world deployment. This section covers how to support multiple languages using localization, and how to safely handle multiple organizations with multi-tenant support — including tenant isolation, data security, and consent flows.
2025-04-14
Message Extensions|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 4.3
Learn how to build search- and action-based Message Extensions in Microsoft Teams. This section shows how to let users interact with your bot directly from the message composer — to search records, fill forms, or insert rich cards — all without leaving the chat.
2025-04-13
Proactive Messaging|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 4.2
Learn how to build bots that initiate conversations in Microsoft Teams. This section explains proactive messaging — including when and how to use it, how to store conversation references, and best practices to ensure your bot helps without interrupting.
2025-04-12
Task Modules|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 4.1
Learn how to use Task Modules in Microsoft Teams to embed rich, interactive modal experiences inside your bot. This section explains how to launch, return data from, and design secure webviews that turn chat into structured user interaction.
2025-04-11
Conversation Flow and Dialogs|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 3.3
Learn how to build intelligent conversation flows in Microsoft Teams bots using dialogs. This section explains how to guide users through multi-turn interactions, manage state, use prompts and waterfalls, and decide when to use dialogs versus Task Modules.
2025-04-10
Rich Responses with Adaptive Cards|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 3.2
Learn how to create rich, interactive messages in Microsoft Teams using Adaptive Cards. This section explains how to design, send, and handle cards in your bot — making your bot feel less like a chat and more like a true app experience inside Teams.
2025-04-09
Message Handling|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 3.1
Learn how to build responsive and intelligent Microsoft Teams bots by handling messages effectively. This section covers activity types, keyword detection, mentions, markdown formatting, conversation context, and tips for scaling from simple replies to powerful, workflow-driven bots.
2025-04-08
Bot Authentication and Identity|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 2.3
Learn how Microsoft Teams bots authenticate users and access secure data. This section covers SSO, OAuth 2.0, and the Microsoft Graph API, giving your bot the ability to understand identity and act on behalf of users—safely and seamlessly.
2025-04-07
Hello World Bot|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 2.2
Build your first Microsoft Teams bot with a simple Hello World response. This hands-on section walks you through using the Bot Framework SDK, setting up a local project with Node.js or .NET, using Ngrok to expose your endpoint, and testing your bot directly in Teams.
2025-04-06
Setting Up Your Environment|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 2.1
Start your Microsoft Teams bot development journey with a solid foundation. This section walks you through the essential tools—Node.js, .NET SDK, Ngrok, Azure CLI—and explains why setting up your dev environment the right way is critical to building bots successfully.
2025-04-05
Overview of Microsoft Teams Bot Capabilities|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 1.3
Explore the full range of capabilities bots can offer in Microsoft Teams. This section breaks down interactive contexts, features like Adaptive Cards, proactive messaging, user authentication, Graph API integration, and what limitations still exist. Get a developer’s guide to what’s possible.
2025-04-04
Overview of Microsoft Teams Architecture|Mastering Microsoft Teams Bots 1.2
Get a developer-friendly introduction to how Microsoft Teams is built. This section explains Teams architecture—channels, tabs, bots, messaging extensions, and Graph API—and shows how each component fits into the broader platform. A must-read before building your first bot.
2025-04-03
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