--- title: "Jeffrey Owen (@Ow3nso) | Hashnode" description: "Software developer. Read the latest articles by Jeffrey Owen on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Ow3nso" --- @Ow3nso # Jeffrey Owen @Ow3nso · Joined January 2023 Software developer ### [Building AI-Powered Applications with Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/building-ai-powered-applications-with-model-context-protocol-mcp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new open standard by OpenAI that allows AI models to securely connect to external data, tools, and APIs without having to hard-code integrations directly into the model. ... 4 min read · [ow3nso.hashnode.dev](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/building-ai-powered-applications-with-model-context-protocol-mcp?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 28, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-ai-powered-applications-with-model-context-protocol-mcp/6929940afbbb2ede0d608201) ### [Mastering Digital Traffic: The Essential Guide to Load Balancing](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/mastering-digital-traffic-the-essential-guide-to-load-balancing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is load balancing? Load balancing is the process of distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers or resources to ensure no single server becomes overwhelmed. To handle high volumes of traffic, most applications have many r... 3 min read · [ow3nso.hashnode.dev](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/mastering-digital-traffic-the-essential-guide-to-load-balancing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 14, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/mastering-digital-traffic-the-essential-guide-to-load-balancing/661bb8e900c7d12895390e60) ### [Leveraging Asynchronous Messaging for Real-Time Notifications in Web Applications](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/leveraging-asynchronous-messaging-for-real-time-notifications-in-web-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the fast-paced world of web development, providing real-time updates and notifications to users is essential for enhancing user engagement and experience. One effective way to achieve this is by implementing asynchronous messaging, where changes t... 5 min read · [ow3nso.hashnode.dev](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/leveraging-asynchronous-messaging-for-real-time-notifications-in-web-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/leveraging-asynchronous-messaging-for-real-time-notifications-in-web-applications/660698204cd5f27ced7c6a33) ### [The Role of Message Brokers in Modern Applications](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/streamlining-communication-the-role-of-message-brokers-in-modern-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the ever-evolving landscape of modern software development, efficient communication between different components of an application is paramount. This is where the role of message brokers comes into play. In this article, we delve into the world of... 3 min read · [ow3nso.hashnode.dev](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/streamlining-communication-the-role-of-message-brokers-in-modern-applications?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 29, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/streamlining-communication-the-role-of-message-brokers-in-modern-applications/660673f791a9f43d36a18804) ### [Streamlining Software Development: A Comprehensive Guide to CI/CD](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/streamlining-software-development-a-comprehensive-guide-to-cicd?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, efficiency is paramount. The days of lengthy development cycles and manual deployment processes are swiftly becoming relics of the past. Enter Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (C... 3 min read · [ow3nso.hashnode.dev](https://ow3nso.hashnode.dev/streamlining-software-development-a-comprehensive-guide-to-cicd?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 15, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/streamlining-software-development-a-comprehensive-guide-to-cicd/65f45cb7538c259c69d73d52)