MCP: Overhyped, Misunderstood, and Actually Useful
The number of MCP (Model Context Protocol) myths floating around lately is piling up. Here’s our attempt to give you the nuanced perspective it deserves.
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MCP has been becoming more popular in the AI community lately - and it comes with a LOT of myths and over-selling. It's a perfect example where folks unfamiliar with software engineering principles start over-hyping what it means for LLM applications.
MCP = Model Context Protocol. Let's breakdown each letter in MCP, explain what was possible before MCP and what exactly is MCP bringing to the table.
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