MCP, From “What Is This?” to a Button in My Running App

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In September, the author implemented the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in their running tracker, creating a service to generate dashboard images from analysis data. This project involved building a new MCP server and client, integrating tools, and managing fallbacks. The experience highlighted the importance of clear separation between different system layers for effective architecture.

Docker and Portainer: Streamlining Local Server Management

When I started this project, the main intention was simple. I wanted a place to run my Spring Boot services — my config server, my logger, my events tracker — without paying a cloud bill every month just to keep a hobby project alive. In my last infrastructure post, I moved a config server from … Continue reading Docker and Portainer: Streamlining Local Server Management →