Using JS to put the "Internet" in the Internet of Things with Kevin Swiber
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Abstract:
The Internet of Things (IoT) is topping the charts for buzzword appearances on technology hot lists. What is this magical term? Maybe you've already connected physical devices to your computer. That's awesome! This is only the beginning. IoT is more than just controlling mad robots with your new laptop. Learn how the Zetta project (
http://www.zettajs.org (http://zetttajs.org/)
) enables you to take your existing JavaScript skills and power a massively distributed system of physical devices. Model devices as state machines. Inspect the reactive hypermedia API Zetta produces. Wire up interactions between physical devices from across the globe. IoT is more than just a bad acronym. Learn how you can start your own Internet of Things project today!
Bio:
Kevin has spent over a decade participating in software projects for enterprises and the community, sporting classy titles such as Sr. Software Engineer and Enterprise Architect. He has a strong focus on creating strategies that spark innovation and facilitate growth within organizations. Kevin is passionate about open collaboration and the benefits of free software. He is a core contributor to Zetta, an open source platform for the Internet of Things.