Resources

A deliberately short, curated list. (We pruned the old 2017–2019 link dump — much of it had gone stale.) Suggestions are welcome via the IoTempire Discord.

Start here

• IoTempower — our own open-source IoT & edge framework.
• iotempire-teaching — free course material and workbooks.
• Wikipedia: Internet of things — a solid starting overview.
• The IoTempire teaching playlist (videos.ulno.net) — watch alongside the class material.

Frameworks & tools

• Node-RED — visual wiring for IoT and home automation.
• PlatformIO — a friendlier microcontroller toolchain.
• Home Assistant — the popular open-source home-automation hub.
• openHAB — home automation for the Java/OSGi camp.
• Arduino — the friendly entry point to microcontrollers.

Security & privacy

• The trouble with the Internet of Things (London Datastore)
• Are we creating an insecure Internet of Things? (Toptal)
• Internet of Things devices lack fundamental security (ZDNet)

Fun

• LikeABosch — a hilarious take on the coolness and awareness of IoT.
• Internet of Shrimps — a slightly critical look at the IoT and its slide into social networks.