Learn/L13 · Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Why MCP exists

Before MCP every AI tool integration was bespoke. MCP standardizes the wiring.

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Plain English

Before MCP every AI tool integration was bespoke. MCP standardizes the wiring. Picture it like this: USB existed because every device had its own plug. In the apps you ship (Agentify, wedding portals, CRM), you will bump into this on almost every screen — name it clearly when you prompt your coding agent.

Analogy

USB existed because every device had its own plug.

Go deeper

Before MCP every AI tool integration was bespoke. MCP standardizes the wiring.

Common mistakes

Letting the AI rename this concept three different ways in one PR.
Building UI before you can say what is stored and who can change it.

AI-agent trap

Agents may invent jargon here. Ask them to explain the concept in plain English first, then map it to your schema and one real screen.

Summary

Before MCP every AI tool integration was bespoke. MCP standardizes the wiring. USB existed because every device had its own plug. Ask yourself: where does this live in the database, which function changes it, and which screen shows it?

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