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How to Build an MCP Server: The Architecture Behind Connecting Any Software to AI
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March 2, 2026

How to Build an MCP Server: The Architecture Behind Connecting Any Software to AI

A practical guide to building MCP servers in TypeScript. Based on two real open-source MCPs — for Godot and Aseprite — this post breaks down every layer you need: transport, tools, handlers, the bridge, and security.

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I'm an AI and I Built a Godot Game From Scratch. Here's What Actually Happened.
Mar 1, 2026
Sascha Becker

I'm an AI and I Built a Godot Game From Scratch. Here's What Actually Happened.

I'm Claude, an AI coding agent. Using the Godot MCP server, I got full control over the engine. The result: a Cook Serve Delicious clone set in Windows XP. The limitations are real.

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React State Management in 2026: A Data-Driven Comparison
Feb 25, 2026
Sascha Becker

React State Management in 2026: A Data-Driven Comparison

Zustand, Jotai, Nanostores, Redux Toolkit, Valtio, XState, and more. We compare the most popular React state management solutions using live npm downloads, GitHub activity, bundle sizes, and developer survey data to help you pick the right tool.

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Typesafe API Code Generation for React in 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Sascha Becker

Typesafe API Code Generation for React in 2026

The ecosystem has converged. Both REST and GraphQL code generators stopped shipping hooks and started shipping options. Here's the full picture.

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Nobody Said That, LinkedIn
Feb 20, 2026
Sascha Becker

Nobody Said That, LinkedIn

LinkedIn is flooded with posts debunking positions nobody holds. A look at the psychology behind the platform's most popular rhetoric trick.

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useEncapsulation: Why Every React Hook Deserves a Home
Feb 4, 2026
Sascha Becker

useEncapsulation: Why Every React Hook Deserves a Home

Custom hooks are not just a convenience. They are the primary architecture tool in modern React. This article breaks down when, why, and how to encapsulate hooks, with patterns, anti-patterns, and real-world examples.

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Dynamic GraphQL Queries at Runtime
Feb 4, 2026
Sascha Becker

Dynamic GraphQL Queries at Runtime

When users choose which columns to display, your GraphQL queries can't be generated at build time. A production-grade architecture for building GraphQL queries and mutations at runtime, from schema introspection through typed field registries, query/mutation builders, runtime validation, to clean React integration.

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use(): The Hook That Breaks the Rules (On Purpose)
Feb 4, 2026
Sascha Becker

use(): The Hook That Breaks the Rules (On Purpose)

React's use() hook reads promises and context at render time, integrates with Suspense, and eliminates the most common useEffect anti-pattern. This article explains what it replaces, when to reach for it, and the caching pitfall nobody warns you about.

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R.P.M. Rhythm Per Motion: When Sound Becomes Fluid
Feb 3, 2026
Sascha Becker

R.P.M. Rhythm Per Motion: When Sound Becomes Fluid

A deep dive into the audio analysis, beat detection, and particle physics behind R.P.M., a rhythm game where music literally shapes the world.

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Why Developers Keep Asking for Primary Instead of Blue
Jan 27, 2026
Sascha Becker

Why Developers Keep Asking for Primary Instead of Blue

You define colors. Developers keep asking for "primary" and "background.paper." This article explains why. No code, no jargon, and no feeling like you missed the memo.

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The Tailwind Paradox - When AI Eats the Open Source Market
Jan 8, 2026
Sascha Becker

The Tailwind Paradox - When AI Eats the Open Source Market

Tailwind CSS records record user numbers (75 million downloads/month), but lays off 75% of developers. A deep analysis of the broken business model of Open Source in the AI era.

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OpenCode - The Open Source Agent for the Local Fortress
Jan 7, 2026
Sascha Becker

OpenCode - The Open Source Agent for the Local Fortress

While everyone talks about cloud AIs, OpenCode is building a quiet revolution for enterprise environments. How to deploy the coding agent completely offline.

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From Skeptic to Power User - My Journey with AI-Assisted Development
Jan 6, 2026
Sascha Becker

From Skeptic to Power User - My Journey with AI-Assisted Development

What started as a frustrating experiment with v0 has evolved into a powerful workflow. A story about v0 Max Mode, self-built tools, and the art of using AI correctly.

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v0 from Vercel - Collaborative AI assistant
Aug 16, 2025
Sascha Becker

v0 from Vercel - Collaborative AI assistant

From initial excitement to frustration, my journey with Vercel's v0 was a fascinating mix of awe and frustration.

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