RAG vs MCP Explained | Which One Should You Use for AI Applications?

Confused between RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and MCP (Model Context Protocol)? In this video, I break down RAG vs MCP in a simple, practical way with real-world use cases. You’ll learn: ✔️ What RAG is and how it works ✔️ What MCP is and why it’s trending ✔️ Key differences in architecture and usage ✔️ When to use RAG vs MCP ✔️ How they can work together in AI systems ✔️ Real examples from production applications Perfect for AI engineers, ML engineers, and GenAI developers building next-gen AI systems in 2025–2026. 🔗 Connect With Me & Resources: 💬 Discord Community: https://discord.gg/rWdVCmjAHp 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavithravbhuvan/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavithra-vijayan-6a68379a/ 🎯 Topmate: https://topmate.io/pavithra_vijayan 🌐 Website: https://pavithravbhuvan.com/ 📁 GitHub: https://github.com/pavithra20august/pavithraspodcast-files