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Internet of Things from Scratch

By : Renaldi Gondosubroto
Book Image

Internet of Things from Scratch

By: Renaldi Gondosubroto

Overview of this book

Develop the skills essential for building Internet of Things solutions with this indispensable guide. In an era where industries heavily rely on IoT, this book will quickly familiarize you with its foundations, widespread use, implementation guided by best practices, and the crucial technologies that allow it to work effectively. Starting with the use of IoT in real-life scenarios, this book offers comprehensive insights into basic IoT hardware, protocols, and technologies. You’ll then learn about architecting and implementing solutions such as wireless sensor networks, cloud computing with AWS, and crucial security considerations. You’ll understand how these systems are operated and monitored over time and work with simple to complex, industry-grade systems, adhering to best practices. In later chapters, you’ll be apprised of future IoT trends and strategies to manage the risks and opportunities that come with them. You’ll also get to grips with a diverse set of tools, including hardware such as ESP32 and Raspberry Pi, and software such as Mosquitto and ChatGPT for generative AI capabilities. By the end of this IoT book, you’ll be able to independently build and design complex, industry-standard solutions fully aligned with best practices.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Part 1: Getting Started with the Internet of Things
6
Part 2: Developing and Optimizing IoT Systems for Smart Environments
11
Part 3: Operating, Maintaining, and Securing IoT Networks
16
Part 4: Delving into Complex Systems and the Future of IoT

IoT sustainability

Sustainability is a big goal that many companies and individuals are moving toward. In this section, we will explore guidelines for being able to achieve better United Nations sustainability goals and understand how to better IoT sustainability.

Aligning IoT practices with sustainable development goals

Architecting for IoT sustainability involves designing IoT systems with a holistic approach that considers the environmental, social, and economic impacts of IoT devices. This aligns with several of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs):

Figure 15.1 – IoT for SDGs

Figure 15.1 – IoT for SDGs

These goals include the following:

  • SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. To align with this goal, IoT systems should be designed to reduce energy consumption by using low-power communication protocols and energy-efficient hardware.
  • SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote...