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MCP Server Architecture in Practice: Tools, Resources, Prompts, and Safe Invocation
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MCP Server Architecture in Practice: Tools, Resources, Prompts, and Safe Invocation
Implement MCP servers with robust tool/resource contracts, safe invocation flows, and versioning strategies for production agent systems.
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