MCP Server Development is the ultimate practical guide for AI developers looking to bridge their AI systems with real-world data through context-aware tools. This book demystifies the Model Context Protocol (MCP) - a groundbreaking open standard for connecting AI assistants to external data sources and services - and shows you how to implement it to build smarter, more capable AI applications. MCP eliminates fragmented one-off integrations by providing a universal framework that gives AI systems seamless access to diverse contexts. Written in a clear and approachable style, this guide makes advanced concepts accessible without sacrificing technical depth, empowering you to create modern AI infrastructure that's both robust and cutting-edge.

MCP Fundamentals & JSON-RPC Integration:
Grasp the core architecture of MCP and why it's revolutionizing AI tool integration. Learn how MCP uses JSON-RPC 2.0 as its message format for structured, two-way communication between AI clients and servers, making it easy to connect your AI tools with external data and APIs.

Build Context-Aware AI Tools:
Step-by-step tutorials guide you through creating your own MCP servers from scratch. Develop context-aware services that connect AI models to file systems, databases, web APIs, and other external resources (e.g., CRMs, Git repositories, or cloud apps).

Hands-On Projects & Code Walkthroughs:
Dive into real-world projects that illustrate MCP in action. From a collaborative coding assistant hooked into a GitHub repo to an AI-powered knowledge base that pulls live data, each chapter provides detailed code examples and walkthroughs. You'll follow along with practical exercises, cementing your understanding through experience.

Real-World Examples & Best Practices:
Explore case studies and examples inspired by industry implementations (Google Drive, Slack, databases, and more) to see how context-aware systems operate in real environments. Learn best practices for security, permission handling, and maintaining stateful sessions so your AI tools remain secure and reliable.

Scaling in Modern AI Infrastructure:
Get expert tips on designing scalable architectures for AI context management. Understand how MCP fits into modern AI pipelines and platforms-from local development to enterprise deployment-and how to deploy and maintain MCP servers in production. By building against a standard protocol, your AI systems can maintain context across tools and datasets, replacing fragmented integrations with a sustainable architecture.

This book is ideal for AI developers, machine learning engineers, and tech enthusiasts eager to enhance AI systems with real-world context. Whether you're developing AI assistants, building ML-driven applications, or integrating large language models (LLMs) into business workflows, MCP Server Development will equip you with the know-how to create powerful context-aware solutions. If you want to stay at the forefront of AI tool development-connecting intelligent agents to the data and services they need-this approachable yet in-depth guide is for you.