Software Huddle It's time to build Jarvis with Kent C. Dodds
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May 13, 2025 Kent C. Dodds, a web development educator known for his work with React and JavaScript testing, dives into the fascinating world of AI. He discusses the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP), its advantages over traditional REST APIs, and his vision of creating a personal Jarvis. Kent shares insights on the impact of AI on education, the evolution of JavaScript frameworks, and the challenges of organizing the Epic WebConf. His passion for blending technology with teaching shines through, making this conversation enlightening and engaging.
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MCP Enables Seamless AI Integration
- Model Context Protocols (MCP) enable AI assistants to integrate multiple services seamlessly without custom glue code.
- MCPs represent the future where users communicate with services via natural language through assistant clients.
MCP Servers Replace Websites
- MCP servers will mainly be hosted by service providers, replacing websites as we know them.
- AI assistants will likely supplant browsers, communicating through MCP rather than visiting sites.
MCP Focuses on User Workflows
- MCP differs from REST by exposing higher-level user workflows rather than low-level resource manipulation.
- Tools should reflect real user tasks instead of raw API endpoints for better AI integration.