MCP Goes to Production: Why That Five-Minute Setup Isn't Ready for the Real World

This article exposes the critical security and architectural gap between building a working MCP prototype and deploying it safely in production. Many developers unknowingly skip essential decisions about authentication, access control, and system design when transitioning from development to production, creating serious vulnerabilities. Understanding these production-readiness requirements upfront is essential for teams deploying AI agent integrations reliably at scale.