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ADK-103Axalon Original

Interoperability & Integration

Taught by Dan King, 4x Google Trainer of the Year

1 dayILTIntermediateLoading...
MCPA2A1 Day

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Overview

Connect agents via MCP and A2A protocols. Day 1: Model Context Protocol (MCP)—the "USB-C for AI". Day 2: Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol for decentralized intelligence.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand MCP architecture (tools, resources, prompts)
  • Build custom MCP servers for existing APIs
  • Apply Strangler Fig pattern for legacy integration
  • Implement A2A protocol with AgentCards
  • Design multi-agent discovery and negotiation
  • Connect agents to specialist services via A2A

Who Should Attend

Completed ADK-102. Developers building multi-agent systems.

Products Covered

ADKMCPA2A ProtocolAgent EngineAlloyDB

Course Modules

1

Day 1: Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Topics

  • MCP architecture: tools, resources, prompts
  • USB-C for AI concept
  • Brownfield integration patterns
  • Strangler Fig for legacy APIs
  • Custom MCP server development

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain MCP architecture and components
  • Build custom MCP servers
  • Apply Strangler Fig pattern for legacy integration

Activities

Theory (30min)Lab: MCP, ADK and A2A Getting StartedLab: Deploy ADK with MCP on Cloud RunLab: MCP Toolbox for DatabasesWorkshop: Build custom MCP server (1hr)
2

Day 2: Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol

Topics

  • Decentralized intelligence architecture
  • AgentCard specification
  • Discovery mechanisms
  • Semantic negotiation
  • Multi-agent orchestration

Learning Outcomes

  • Design A2A agent discovery patterns
  • Implement AgentCard specifications
  • Connect agents via A2A protocol

Activities

Theory (30min)Lab: Multi-agent System with A2ALab: Google Agent Stack (InstaVibe)Lab: Agent Engine with AlloyDBWorkshop: Connect agents via A2A (2hr)

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Course Details

Course Code
ADK-103
Duration
1 day
Format
ILT
Level
Intermediate
Price
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