More AI! MongoDB + RAG and Demystifying Model Context Protocol!

We're back with more AI!

Along with April showers, we've got great talks and community events to announce! Join us Tuesday for another Node + AI event:

Kevin Bluer – Demystifying MCP: The Emerging Standard for LLM-App Integration

With OpenAI’s adoption of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it’s quickly becoming the standard for integrating external data, tools, and services with large language models. In this session, we’ll explore real-world examples, implementation strategies, and best practices for integrating MCP into your agents and AI-driven applications!

Arturo Nereu – Implementing RAG with Node.js and MongoDB

Dive into the world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation as we explore building a chatbot application that can tap into your data for smarter responses. This technical session will guide you through utilizing OpenAI to generate embeddings, leveraging Node.js to craft the backend, and implementing vector search techniques with MongoDB.

Also this month... We're hosting a Hackathon!

Big thanks to ACC, a list of startup sponsors, and the City of Austin, we are bringing together 150+ hackers the last weekend of April for RiverHacks! – a hackathon to create the most amazing software AI, modern tools, and ingenuity can devise! There will be cash prizes and incredible opportunities to learn, network, and grow your community and skills. Check out the RiverHacks site at https://www.austincs.org/riverhacks for registration and info!

Stay tuned for more updates on talks and upcoming events!

Matt

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