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Structured Outputs: The JSON-Only Revolution

Posted in ai, Fintech, Still-coding, tagged , , , , , , , on February 13, 2026| Leave a Comment »

When I was seeding the database for fintechbenchmark.com with Claude-generated or Openai-generated content, I needed structured data that matched my database schema. My format of choice was JSON, and my approach was straightforward:

  • Request JSON in the prompt
  • Provide an example of the desired structure
  • Parse Claude’s response—a text string containing JSON wrapped in markdown code blocks with triple backticks
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What is MCP and why is it important

Posted in Still-coding, Database Management Systems, ai, tagged , , , , , , on February 9, 2026| Leave a Comment »

MCP (Model Context Protocol) solves a fundamental problem: how do you give an AI model access to external data like databases, files, or APIs without embedding everything in each request? Introduced by Anthropic in November 2024, MCP is now mature enough (15+ months old) for serious production use. Think of it like a USB-C port for AI—a standardized way to connect AI models to external systems.

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How We Added AI Search to Our Fintech Directory (And What We Learned)

Posted in ai, Still-coding, tagged , , , , , , on January 1, 2026| Leave a Comment »

When we planned fintechbenchmark.com (currently in beta), we realized that AI wasn’t optional—it was essential. We could either embrace this revolution or watch competitors leave us behind.

We faced a classic startup dilemma: build a custom AI solution (expensive and slow) or use an off-the-shelf product to launch quickly and learn what our visitors actually need. We chose the pragmatic route.

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