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.

Securing Eureka Server for Service Discovery in Microservices

This post discusses securing the Eureka server and using it from a client application in a microservices stack. It covers essential components such as service registry, instances, and clients, and provides updated code examples. It emphasizes using Spring Security for Eureka's secure usage and includes a sample client application.