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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 53 MIN

You Don’t Need Python Anymore: Hello World For AI

from The Art of Network Engineering · host Andy and Friends

For years, network engineers were told the same thing:“Learn Python… or fall behind.”But what if that’s no longer true?In this episode, we walk through a real Hello World for AI in networking: connecting an AI agent to NetBox using Model Context Protocol (MCP) and querying network data in natural language.No scripts.No Python expertise.Just results.This is a live, unfiltered build, from cloning a repo to debugging JSON to finally asking:“How many sites do I have in New York?”…and getting an answer instantly.What You’ll Learn: Why Python is no longer the entry point to network automation  What MCP is and how it connects AI to your network  How to query NetBox using natural language  How AI handles tasks that used to require scripts  Where human-in-the-loop still matters Why This Matters:Most network engineers haven’t started automation, not because they don’t want to, but because the barrier felt too high.AI just lowered it.This episode shows you exactly where to start.Send us Fan Mail This episode has been sponsored by Meter. Go to meter.com/aone to book a demo now! Support the showFind everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng

For years, network engineers were told the same thing: “Learn Python… or fall behind.” But what if that’s no longer true? In this episode, we walk through a real Hello World for AI in networking: connecting an AI agent to NetBox using Model Context Protocol (MCP) and querying network data in natural language. No scripts. No Python expertise. Just results. This is a live, unfiltered build, from cloning a repo to debugging JSON to finally asking: “How many sites do I have in New York?” …and get...

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