Neon
Complete Intro to MCP
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Take a first-principles approach as you explore Model Context Protocol (MCP) while building complex agent workflows on top of LLMs.
Key Takeaways
By participating along with us in the workshop, you'll learn:
- Build AI agents that can interact with external services and APIs
- Understand the architecture and limitations of current AI development tools
- Create custom MCP servers to extend AI capabilities beyond basic chat
- Learn hands-on implementation of both local and remote MCP solutions
- Discover security best practices for AI agent deployment
- Gain practical experience with modern AI-powered development workflows
Is This Workshop for Me?
Software developers, DevOps engineers, and technical professionals interested in building AI-powered applications and extending LLM capabilities with custom tools and integrations.
Workshop Details
This hands-on workshop explores AI tools and LLM development workflows while introducing how AI agents integrate with external services through client-server architectures. Learn why MCP (Model Context Protocol) was developed to overcome the limitations of basic chat capabilities, and gain practical experience building your first MCP server. Compare remote versus local implementation strategies and security best-practices to ensure safe AI agent deployment
Any Prerequisites?
- Basic understanding of APIs and JSON
- Familiarity with JavaScript/Node.js development
- Experience with command-line tools and development environments
- General knowledge of software development concepts
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Complete Intro to MCP
Event Details
What
- One Full Day Workshop Session
- Replay Videos (available immediately)
When
- August 19, 2025 - 9:30am to 4:30pm Central Daylight Time
Where
- Option 1: Attend online on our full HD live stream
- Option 2: Attend in-person at HQ in Minneapolis, MN
Daily Schedule
- 9:30AMWelcome & Introduction to AI in Software Development
- 10:00AMUnderstanding AI Tools and LLM Development Workflows
- 11:00AMIntroduction to AI Agents and External Service Integration
- 11:30AMWorkshop Setup - Clients, Servers, and Development Environment
- 12:00PMLunch Break
- 1:00PMWhy MCP Was Necessary - Beyond Basic Chat Capabilities
- 2:00PMBuilding Your First MCP Server with Tools
- 3:00PMRemote vs Local MCP Implementation Strategies
- 4:00PMHands-on MCP Integration and Real-world Applications
- 5:00PMSecurity Best Practices and Workshop Wrap-up
Your (Awesome) Instructor
Brian Holt
Brian Holt currently serves as a staff product manager at Neon, bringing his robust experience in JavaScript engineering to the product. With a rich background that includes being a JavaScript engineer and PM at tech giants like Netflix, Stripe, Snowflake, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Reddit, Brian has a keen eye for developer experience and cloud services. Beyond the office, Brian is probably drinking coffee or beer, playing Dota 2 poorly, snowboarding anywhere he can, and playing with his son and dog in Sacramento.
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