Programming the Internet of Things: An Introduction to Building Integrated, Device-To-Cloud IoT Solutions

Andy King

Language: English

Publisher: O'Reilly

Published: Jul 20, 2021

Description:

Learn how to program the Internet of Things with this hands-on guide. By breaking down IoT programming complexities in step-by-step, building-block fashion, author and educator Andy King shows you how to design and build your own full-stack, end-to-end IoT solution--from device to cloud. This practical book walks you through tooling, development environment setup, solution design, and implementation.

You'll learn how a typical IoT ecosystem works, as well as how to tackle integration challenges that crop up when implementing your own IoT solution. Whether you're an engineering student learning the basics of the IoT, a tech-savvy executive looking to better understand the nuances of IoT technology stacks, or a programmer building your own smart house solution, this practical book will help you get started.

  • Design an end-to-end solution that implements an IoT use case
  • Set up an IoT-centric development and testing environment
  • Organize your software design by creating abstractions in Python and Java
  • Use MQTT, CoAP, and other protocols to connect IoT devices and services
  • Create a custom JSON-based data format that's consumable across a range of platforms and services
  • Use cloud services to support your IoT ecosystem and provide business value for stakeholders

Review

"One of the best Internet of Things books of all time" - BookAuthority

About the Author

Andy King is a seasoned computer scientist, educator, and technology executive with over two decades of software engineering and leadership experience. His career has largely been focused on designing and building network management tools, telematics systems, sensor networks, and -- of course -- Internet of Things ecosystems.

Andy advises clients across North America and the globe on a wide range of IoT initiatives, from strategy to implementation, and has led numerous advanced research initiatives focused on the design of telematics and edge computing systems. In addition to his consulting activities, he is an Adjunct Faculty member at Northeastern University in the College of Engineering, where he teaches the Connected Devices graduate course in the Cyber Physical Systems program.