Claude Code in Practice (4): Building MCP Servers
What if Claude could read Jira tickets, send Slack messages, and query your database? Learn how to extend Claude's capabilities with MCP servers.

Claude Code in Practice (4): Building MCP Servers
What if Claude could read Jira tickets, send Slack messages, and query your database? Learn how to extend Claude's capabilities with MCP servers.
TL;DR
- MCP (Model Context Protocol): Standard protocol for Claude to communicate with external systems
- Tool vs Resource: Tools perform actions, Resources provide data access
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