IoT Software Development: Connect Devices with REST APIs

The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming how we interact with the physical world, bringing everyday objects online. As a software developer, understanding how to build and integrate these smart devices is a crucial skill. This course provides a foundational understanding of IoT from a software development perspective, enabling you to design, program, and connect intelligent devices to broader application ecosystems securely and efficiently. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational architecture and components of IoT systems. Program basic device interactions and manage data collection from sensors. Apply RESTful API design principles for device-to-cloud communication. Implement secure authentication and authorization for IoT devices using OAuth. Explore basic edge computing concepts for processing data closer to its source. Integrate IoT data streams effectively into existing application backends. The course begins with essential IoT terminology and concepts, then progresses to practical programming patterns for device communication, data handling, and secure integration techniques. You will build knowledge step-by-step through clear explanations and practical exercises. This course is designed for aspiring software developers, hobbyists, and anyone new to IoT development who wants to understand how to build connected solutions. No prior experience with IoT is required, just a basic understanding of programming concepts. Start your journey into the exciting world of connected devices today.