MCP Compositional Architecture Workshop

Learn to build production-ready MCP tools using compositional patterns with the Dewy Resort sample application.

Workshop Overview

Duration: 4 hours (150 mins hands-on + 30 mins breaks + 60 mins lecture/discussion)

Format: In-person with hybrid option, GitHub Pages for self-paced follow-up

This workshop teaches you how to design and implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools using compositional architecture patterns. You’ll work with a realistic hotel management application that integrates Salesforce, Stripe, and Workato.

What You’ll Learn

  • Compositional MCP Design: Build tools from atomic, reusable components
  • Orchestrator Patterns: Create workflows that coordinate multiple backend operations
  • Error Handling: Implement structured errors with proper HTTP status codes
  • Observability: Trace tool calls from MCP config through execution logs
  • Best Practices: Apply patterns that scale to production systems

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