From first ideas to a working MCP server for Astra DB CRUD tools

This blog post details the author's exploration of IBM Bob while building an MCP server for Astra DB. It emphasizes learning through experimentation in Code Mode, focusing on automation and iterative development. The author shares insights on prompt creation, workflow challenges, and the importance of documentation throughout the process, ultimately achieving a functional server setup.

A Bash Cheat Sheet: Adding a Model to Local watsonx Orchestrate

The this post describes a Bash automation script for setting up the IBM watsonx Orchestrate Development Edition. The script automates tasks like resetting the environment, starting the server, and configuring credentials, allowing for a more efficient workflow. It addresses common setup issues, ensuring a repeatable and successful process.

RAG is Dead … Long Live RAG

The post explains why traditional Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) approaches no longer scale and how modern architectures, including GraphRAG, address these limitations. It highlights why data quality, metadata, and disciplined system design matter more than models or frameworks, and provides a practical foundation for building robust RAG systems, illustrated with IBM technologies but applicable far beyond them.

The Rise of Agentic AI and Managing Expectations

This blog discusses the emergence of agentic AI, capable of planning and executing complex tasks autonomously, contrasting with traditional generative AI. The post emphasizes the importance of managing expectations, oversight, and ensuring transparency due to the unpredictability, including potential hallucinations associated with these systems. LangGraph is highlighted as a powerful tool for developing agentic workflows.

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