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Claude Ignored Twilio's MCP and Skills. Here's the Fix

Coding assistants often ignore Twilio's MCP server and skills, leading to hallucinations and wasted tokens, the speaker reports. To get agents to use these tools, she recommends explicit prompts, choosing a capable model, using planning mode, checking the agent's work with specific questions, and comparing plans across models. She cautions that even with these tips, agents may still produce incorrect information, so developers should treat them as tools rather than infallible experts.

The Alphabet Soup of web Development, Explained

Web development acronyms like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript form the foundation of any website, with HTML providing structure, CSS styling, and JavaScript interactivity. The speaker explains that modern sites often use frameworks and meta-frameworks to manage rendering, such as server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG), and notes that APIs now typically return JSON rather than HTML, which challenges the traditional definition of REST.

Twilio Assemble: Berlin - Developer Reaction

The speaker argues that AI and agentic coding are powerful but require caution, especially regarding trust and sensitive data. They highlight that AI enables a wider range of people to build, but emphasize that personal growth and improvement matter more than just using models. The event's success is attributed to hands-on, engaging experiences that foster community and learning.

Inside Twilio Assemble Berlin

Twilio Assemble Berlin event highlights, including AI products, a hackathon, and an 'Escape the IVR' challenge.

Inside OhMD: The AI That Ends Hold Time Forever

Learn how OhMD uses Twilio's AI and messaging to automate healthcare calls, reduce patient wait times, and free up staff for complex tasks.