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The AI Catchup -- March 4, 2026
This week: MCP servers are everywhere, the Cursor vs Claude Code debate heats up, and we share our guide to building your own MCP server from scratch.
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Cursor vs Claude Code in 2026: Which AI Coding Tool Is Better?
Cursor is the better choice for developers who want AI integrated into a visual IDE with features like inline editing and background agents. Claude Code is the better choice for developers who prefer working in the terminal and need deep multi-file reasoning, shell integration, and agentic workflows.
How to Build Your Own MCP Server: A Beginner's Guide
Building an MCP server involves three steps: scaffold a TypeScript project with the MCP SDK, define tools that expose your desired functionality, and test the server locally with Claude Code or another MCP client. The entire process takes under an hour for a basic server.
AI Tools Landscape: What Changed in Early 2026
The first quarter of 2026 brought three major shifts to the AI tools landscape: MCP became a mainstream standard adopted by most coding tools, AI coding assistants matured beyond autocomplete into full workflow partners, and the first generation of truly autonomous AI agents started shipping in production environments.
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