Part 1. Basics of the IoT and the WoT

In part 1 we lay the basis of the Web of Things, what it is, and how it compares and relates to the Internet of Things. At the end of the first part you’ll have a broad understanding of the problems and challenges of building Internet of Things systems.

Chapter 1 introduces the Web of Things approach and discusses the various advantages it offers in numerous use cases and contexts.

Chapter 2 offers a high-level yet hands-on first encounter with the Web of Things. You’ll learn how to send requests to a real device in London and quickly write simple applications that interact with the device.

Chapter 3 describes why JavaScript is an excellent fit for embedded devices and the Web of Things and also provides ...

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