Chapter 1. Introducing IoT with Particle Photon and Electron

The Wikipedia page on the Internet of Things (IoT) says the following:

"The Internet of Things (IoT, sometimes Internet of Everything) is the network of physical objects or "things" embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity to enable objects to exchange data with the manufacturer, operator and/or other connected devices based on the infrastructure of International Telecommunication Union's Global Standards Initiative."

This chapter starts with a brief walkthrough of the evolution of the IoT followed by an overview of the basics of IoT-related software and hardware, which every IoT enthusiast should know. The discussion then moves on to introduce Particle, an IoT ...

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