The article discusses the importance of not using assertions on HTTP requests within testing frameworks, as it can lead to fragile tests that are tightly coupled with the implementation details of the API. Instead, it advocates for a more flexible approach that focuses on the behavior of the application rather than the specifics of the requests. This helps maintain test reliability and promotes better code practices.
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server has been developed to comply with the MCP 2025-03-26 specification, featuring tools, resources, prompts, and enhanced sampling capabilities. It integrates HackerNews and GitHub APIs for AI-powered analysis and demonstrates robust test coverage, although some concurrency limitations exist in certain functionalities. The server is production-ready with a rich CLI for testing and interaction.