Data/ML/AIBackendEmergingAround since 2024
Model Context Protocol
Also written as MCP
An open standard (introduced by Anthropic) that lets AI models connect to external tools, data sources, and systems in a consistent way, rather than every app building custom one-off integrations.
Think of it like
Like a universal charging cable that works with any device's power outlet, instead of every gadget needing its own proprietary charger.
Junior or senior?
Junior sounds like
Knows only LLM API basics.
Senior sounds like
Can describe what they've actually built using MCP — a server, a client integration, or both.
Ask them
“What have you actually built using MCP — a server, a client integration, or both?”