IoT (Internet of Things) refers to the vast network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. It's like giving your toaster a Twitter account and letting it DM your fridge to see if you're low on bread.

How to use it in a sentence

• In the latest episode of Silicon Valley, the team struggled to secure funding for their groundbreaking IoT (Internet of Things) platform that promised to revolutionize the way people interact with their smart toilets.

• "I can't believe our new hire spent the entire sprint working on an IoT (Internet of Things) integration for the office coffee maker," grumbled the senior software engineer, as she longingly glanced at her idle IDE.

If you actually want to learn more...

• Martin Fowler's Cloud Computing article provides a clear and concise definition of cloud computing, which is a key enabler for IoT (Internet of Things) deployments.

• The Gadgets section on Martin Fowler's website offers a wealth of information on various topics related to IoT (Internet of Things), such as mobile technology, platforms, and web services.

• Programming Environments is another comprehensive resource from Martin Fowler that covers a wide array of subjects relevant to IoT (Internet of Things) development, including language features, productivity, and testing.

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