This course teaches you to build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients with production-ready features. You'll learn to implement sampling—a technique that shifts AI model costs and complexity from servers to clients—and add real-time logging and progress notifications to improve user experience during long-running operations. The course covers roots, MCP's permission system that enables file discovery while maintaining security boundaries.
Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics
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November 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
Master sampling, notifications, and roots - three powerful features that make MCP servers more capable and user-friendly. Learn how servers can access language models, provide real-time feedback, and securely access file systems.
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4 videos1 assignment
Deep dive into MCP's communication layer. Understand JSON message types, stdio transport for local development, and the complexities of StreamableHTTP for remote deployments.
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5 videos2 assignments
Test your knowledge of advanced MCP concepts and learn how to apply these techniques in your own projects.
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1 video2 assignments
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