Link Dump #206

Have you already read something this month? Friday is a good day for this activity:

1. Software Architecture
   1. Tackling MCP security challenges with the MCP API delegation pattern #PickOfTheWeek
      This article explains how to treat the MCP server as a lightweight API client, whose primary role is to translate queries between the language model and your existing API. Learn how this approach creates consistent access channels and prevents dangerous side-channels.
   2. Popular Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: A Practical Overview
      In this article, the author explores the most popular Enterprise Architecture frameworks—their history, core concepts, and when to use them.
2. Software Development
   1. Tagging Patterns for Micrometer Metrics
      In this article, you’ll explore Micrometer metrics with a focus on tagging. The author covers best practices as well as common pitfalls to avoid.
   2. What are DTOs (Data Transfer Objects)
      DTOs provide a clean, efficient, and decoupled way to transfer data without exposing domain models unnecessarily or cluttering the internal architecture. In this article, the author explores what DTOs are, why they are useful, and how to implement them in our applications.
   3. Why LLMs don't make (some of) us fly? - part 1 #PickOfTheWeek
      Ever wondered why some developers get a massive productivity boost from LLMs while others don't? This article addresses the discrepancy, arguing that the key difference lies in the 'depth' of usage. Discover how a more deliberate application of LLM tools directly correlates to greater gains.
3. Leadership
   1. Stop Solving the Wrong Problem
      Assuming you know the issue is a problem.
      Helping too quickly often means helping wrongly. Wrong assumptions result in wrong help. Learn what you can do before offering your help.