What is Particle?
Particle (https://www.particle.io), formerly known as Spark, is a company started by Zach Supalla. It provides hardware and software for the development of IoT projects.
The journey of Particle
The first company started by Zach Supalla in 2011 was known as Hex Goods, and it sold designer products online. In early 2012, Hex Goods was shut down, and Zach started a second company called Switch Devices, which dealt with connected lighting. Switch Devices was then renamed Spark Devices. The name Spark was used as it provided a double meaning to the founders. Spark stood for spark of light and also sparks of inspiration.
In early 2013, Spark transformed to an IoT platform for engineers and developers. The name Spark also did not last ...
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