Microsoft Developer presents an in-depth interview with David Soria Parra, creator of MCP, exploring its origin, coding workflow, and open-source journey—hosted by Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza and Marlene Mahngami.

Inside MCP: Origin, Workflow, and Future with David Soria Parra

Overview

In this video, Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza and Marlene Mahngami sit down with David Soria Parra, creator of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The discussion spans the inception of MCP, its technical motivations, why MCP was donated to the Linux Foundation, and how it compares to Skills.

Key Topics Covered

• MCP Origin Story: David shares why MCP exists and what challenges it addresses for developers.
• Linux Foundation Donation: Insights behind open-sourcing MCP and its community impact.
• Comparing MCP and Skills: David’s honest opinion on the current ‘Skills hype’ and how it influences MCP.
• Coding Workflow: ‘Vibe coding’ explained, from workflow philosophy to language choices.
• Balancing Feedback: Navigating immediate user needs versus long-term vision.
• Code Quality & Tech Stack: Practical thoughts on software quality, Python, and the stack used for MCP apps.
• UX Ideals: Perspectives on what makes an ‘ideal’ developer and end-user experience.

Additional Details

• Chapters:
  • MCP’s origin, biggest takeaways, and exciting upcoming developments
  • Deep dives into MCP applications and workflow
  • Donation and open-source transition process
  • Candid review of programming languages for MCP

Links & Resources

• MCP for Beginners Repository
• Microsoft Developer Blog
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Twitch

Featuring

• David Soria Parra: Creator of MCP
• Hosts: Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza, Marlene Mahngami

This content provides valuable insight for developers working with open-source protocols, Python, and Microsoft Azure, and explores how community-driven projects evolve from conception to large-scale adoption.