Hands-On MCP & NLWeb by Microsoft: A Developer's Guide to Building AI-Powered Websites
Are you ready to turn your website into an intelligent, conversational platform?
Today's web is evolving fast-and with AI agents and open protocols like MCP and NLWeb, developers can transform static pages into dynamic, interactive experiences that answer, assist, and act in real time.
This book is your essential guide to building modern AI-powered websites with Microsoft's NLWeb and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Designed for developers, architects, and technical leads, it provides step-by-step, hands-on instruction rooted in real-world examples and production-ready code. Whether you're integrating with the latest LLMs, enabling natural-language search, or orchestrating workflows across cloud and on-premises systems, you'll gain practical skills to put these groundbreaking standards to work immediately.
What makes this book different?
Comprehensive Coverage: Learn core concepts such as NLWeb's schema-driven design, vector embeddings, and the architecture of MCP servers and clients.
Hands-On Tutorials: Build, test, and deploy MCP endpoints, create custom data connectors, and implement best practices for security, consent, and compliance.
Scalable Solutions: Discover how to integrate Azure services, scale your deployment, and handle both online and offline environments.
Expert Insights: Explore practical troubleshooting strategies, case studies, and API reference material you can rely on.
Key chapters include:
Introduction to NLWeb and the Model Context Protocol
Building and securing MCP servers and clients (JavaScript, Python, C#)
Embedding NLWeb into your website and structuring data with Schema.org
Creating custom data connectors and integrating cloud services
Security, auditing, user-consent flows, and mitigating prompt abuse
Scaling, load-testing, and future trends in the agentic web
Why settle for a static site when your content can interact, reason, and assist users around the clock?
Get the expert knowledge, best practices, and ready-to-run code you need to deliver AI-powered, future-proof web experiences. Start building with NLWeb and MCP today-pick up your copy and lead the new wave of intelligent web development