Prereqs:

### 1. Visual Studio Code

Download and install VS Code

Essential for MCP development and integration

### 2. .NET 9 SDK

Install the latest .NET 9 SDK

Verify installation: `dotnet --version`

### 3. C# Dev Kit Extension

Install the C# Dev Kit extension

Provides comprehensive C# development support

Includes IntelliSense, debugging, and project templates

### 4. Node.js

Download and install [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (LTS version recommended)

Required for MCP Inspector and other MCP development tools

Verify installation: `node --version` and `npm --version`

Enables npm package management for MCP tooling

### 5. Docker Desktop

Download and install Docker Desktop

Required for running MCP servers in containers

Verify installation: `docker --version`

Ensure Docker Desktop is running before starting MCP servers

💬 Agenda

Welcome & Introductions

Overview of the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Hands-on Lab Session

Community Discussions & Q&A

Closing Remarks