Master the Model Context Protocol
A structured, hands-on curriculum for building MCP servers. Go from understanding the protocol to shipping production-ready servers that connect AI models to any data source or tool.
What You Will Learn
Protocol Architecture
Hosts, clients, servers, transports — understand how MCP connects AI to the world.
Tools, Resources & Prompts
The three primitives of MCP — when to use each and how to implement them correctly.
Real Server Development
Build database, API, and filesystem servers with proper error handling and security.
Production Patterns
Security, performance, monitoring, packaging — ship servers your users can trust.
Curriculum Roadmap
Five phases from foundations to production. Each builds on the last.
Foundation
Understand the protocol, architecture, and ecosystem before writing any code.
Start hereCore Concepts
Deep dive into each protocol primitive with working examples.
- Building Your First Server30m
- Tools Deep Dive35m
- Resources & URIs30m
- Prompts & Templates25m
- Transports & Lifecycle30m
Hands-On Development
Build real MCP servers from scratch with step-by-step guidance.
- Your First MCP Server45m
- Adding Tools30m
- Adding Resources25m
- Testing with MCP Inspector20m
- Claude Desktop Integration20m
Advanced & Production
Ship to production with confidence — packaging, monitoring, and distribution.
- Authentication & Security30m
- Sampling20m
- Testing Strategies25m
- Production Deployment25m
- Building a Real-World Server45m