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The Internet of Things and Its Supporting Cast

Chapter 1
An introduction to IoT and the computing layers that make it tick: fog, edge, and cloud computing. We'll explore how these components interact to create powerful systems.

Goals

  • Understand the basic concepts and distinctions between IoT, fog, edge, and cloud computing.

  • Explore the roles and responsibilities of each computing paradigm in the IoT ecosystem.

  • Examine real-world applications and the benefits of a combined IoT, fog, edge, and cloud computing approach.

Key Concepts

  • IoT

  • Fog Computing

  • Edge Computing

Introduction to IoT: The Nervous System of Modern Technology

An exploration of the Internet of Things, its components, and how it's transforming our daily lives.

Fog and Edge Computing: The Local Brains

Diving into the concepts of fog and edge computing, understanding their role in processing data closer to its source, and how they reduce latency.

Cloud Computing: The Central Mind

Understanding cloud computing as the backbone for storage and extensive data processing in the IoT framework.