MCP concepts should feel concrete

Outcome

Participants understand the small number of protocol concepts that matter for building a first server.

Client

MCP server

Tool

Resource

Prompt

Transport

Tool

A function the client can call.

Resource

Data the client can retrieve.

Prompt

Reusable guidance that shapes a task.

TipTeaching boundary

Concentrate on tools first. They produce the fastest visible value during a live class.

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