Context graphs, MCP tools, plain text, making users awesome, and events!

I want to give "context graph" a definition

"Context graph" is a term I hear a lot. It needs to graduate from vague buzzword to actual term of art. I think we're almost there:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ww8W4XfjsKQ?rel=0

MCP tool calling doesn't have to be a black box

A practical explanation of what happens when your harness calls an MCP tool. It's both simpler and more complicated than you might think:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/feO6kO7v7yk?rel=0

GraphQL and context engineering = plain text nirvana

Part 2 of a great chat with Sarah Sanders. We talked about where GraphQL and context engineering intersect: the use of plain text. Very cool insights from her!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/jZkFlwERy2I?rel=0

"Making users awesome" is your north star

Michelle Greer is all about unselfishly talking to users and not just making a better tool, but making better users of the tool. Founders and product-minded software people, listen up!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kud7XUTw-vY?rel=0

2026 events calendar

A round-up of events in H2 2026 that I'm jazzed about: