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From Zer🄍 to Scale

Course overview

A comprehensive course covering MCP server architecture, implementation patterns, and production deployment strategies for AI-powered applications.

4 modules
17 lessons
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Part 1

MCP Fundamentals

Learn the core concepts of Model Context Protocol and how it enables AI agents to connect with tools and data.

  1. What is Model Context Protocol?

    Understanding MCP and why it matters for AI development.

  2. MCP Architecture Overview

    The components and communication patterns of MCP systems.

  3. Transport Layers: stdio, SSE, and HTTP

    Understanding the different ways MCP servers communicate.

  4. Tools, Resources, and Prompts

    The three core primitives of MCP servers.

Part 2

Building MCP Servers

Hands-on tutorials for building production-ready MCP servers in TypeScript and Python.

  1. Server Setup with TypeScript

    Building your first MCP server with the TypeScript SDK.

  2. Server Setup with Python

    Building MCP servers with the Python SDK.

  3. Implementing Tools Deep Dive

    Creating powerful, well-designed MCP tools.

  4. Building Resource Providers

    Exposing data and content through MCP resources.

  5. Security Considerations

    Securing your MCP servers and protecting sensitive operations.

Part 3

Production Patterns

Battle-tested patterns for building reliable, observable, and maintainable MCP servers.

  1. Error Handling and Retry Logic

    Building resilient MCP servers that handle failures gracefully.

  2. Observability and Tracing

    Monitoring and debugging MCP servers in production.

  3. Testing MCP Servers

    Unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing strategies.

  4. Deployment Strategies

    Options for deploying MCP servers from local to cloud.

Part 4

Advanced Topics

Advanced patterns for multi-server orchestration, custom transports, and enterprise integration.

  1. Multi-Server Orchestration

    Coordinating multiple MCP servers for complex workflows.

  2. Building Custom Transports

    Extending MCP with custom transport implementations.

  3. Enterprise Integration Patterns

    Integrating MCP servers into enterprise environments.

  4. The Future of MCP

    Where MCP is headed and how to stay ahead.