Practical IoT Handbook

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>DESCRIPTION </strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The field of the IoT is fundamentally reshaping how physical objects interact with digital systems through enhanced connectivity and embedded intelligence. This book serves as an indispensable resource guiding readers through the essential principles and techniques required to unlock the full potential of IoT. From foundational concepts to the development of innovative real-world applications this handbook offers a structured step-by-step approach for anyone seeking either a comprehensive introduction or an opportunity to expand their expertise in this transformative domain.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>The book begins with hands-on projects that guide readers through the essentials of IoT development combining foundational knowledge with practical application. Readers will work with popular development boards like the ESP8266 ESP32 Raspberry Pi Pico and Raspberry Pi 4 while learning key hardware concepts and setting up a development environment using free open-source tools such as Arduino IDE Python and Visual Studio Code. Core IoT topics include programming microcontrollers interfacing with sensors and actuators and using communication protocols like MQTT CoAP and HTTP. The book also covers storing and visualizing data with InfluxDB and Grafana.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>By the end of this book readers will have developed a solid foundation in IoT programming along with the practical skills and theoretical understanding necessary to design build and deploy effective IoT solutions. The book prepares readers to undertake a wide range of IoT projects and contribute meaningfully to this rapidly advancing field.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>WHAT YOU WILL LEARN</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>? </span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>ESP32 ESP8266 Raspberry Pi interfacing and programming tools (Arduino Python VSC).</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>? </span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Connect and use sensors and actuators with the microcontrollers and the Raspberry Pi 4 computer.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>? </span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Learn about open-source systems (Node-RED InfluxDB Grafana Home Assistant and OpenHAB).</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>? </span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Interface diverse sensors/actuators; master GPIO MQTT CoAP HTTP protocols.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>? </span><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Design and implement connected systems for environmental and home automation.  </span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR</strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>This book is for students pursuing tech careers tech enthusiasts hobbyists makers and software developers interested in learning IoT programming. Basic programming knowledge and familiarity with electronics concepts will be beneficial but not strictly required as the book guides you from the fundamentals.</span></p><p></p>