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MCP vs REST API: Why Product Teams Are Switching in 2026

REST APIs were built for human developers. MCP was built for AI agents. Here's why product teams are switching to Model Context Protocol in 2026 — and when REST still wins.
Spencer Shulem May 8, 2026

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