Google Codelab: Getting Started with MCP & A2A (Beginner)
Please Note: This session, previously titled "Build Your First Database-Backed Web App with Google AI Studio & Cloud SQL (Beginner)", has been changed. See below for updated workshop topic + content.
About This Workshop:
The future of AI isn't just about single prompts - it's about interoperable ecosystems, tools that talk to external servers, and agents that communicate directly with one another.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll dive into cutting-edge agentic architectures by building a smart travel planning agent. You will explore how to extend your agent's capabilities using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect with external tools and data sources, and leverage Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols to let specialized agents collaborate seamlessly using the Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Gemini.
Level: Beginner
Who It’s For:
Developers, AI builders, and engineers looking to stay on the bleeding edge of agentic design patterns.
Anyone eager to get hands-on experience with MCP, A2A protocols, and the Google ADK.
Prerequisites & What You Will Need:
A fully charged laptop and charging cable.
A modern web browser such as Google Chrome.
A Google Cloud project with billing enabled.
Basic familiarity with Python.
What to Expect: Light breakfast + refreshments and a hands-on workshop.
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