Resources
Everything from today's session. The slides are interactive — click or use arrow keys to advance.
Interactive Slides
Full presentation with click-to-reveal animations. Use arrow keys, spacebar, or click to navigate.
MCP Explainer Document
Complete reference covering MCP architecture, terminology, diagrams, CLI comparison, and security risks.
Available in communityQuick Reference Card
One-page cheat sheet with MCP terms, decision framework, and security checklist. Print or pin it.
Available in communitySetup Checklist
Step-by-step guide to build the weather MCP server from the live demo. Checkbox format.
Available in communityWhat's Covered
MCP architecture: hosts, clients, servers, and how they connect
What "server" actually means in MCP (it's not what you think)
Claude Code vs Claude Desktop — same protocol, different architecture
Tools, Resources, and Prompts — and why only Tools matter
The full request-response flow with annotated diagrams
What is CLI and how Claude Code uses the terminal
MCP vs CLI decision framework — when to use which
Live build: weather MCP server with OpenWeatherMap
Same task via CLI — side-by-side comparison
MCP security risks and what to do about them
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