Best of IoT — October 2024

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    Avatar of softwaretestingmagazineSoftware Testing Magazine·2y

    Top 10 Software Testing Trends for 2024

    The software testing industry is set to grow at 7% CAGR from 2024-2032, driven by advancements in testing methodologies and tools. Challenges such as scarce talent, poor documentation, and time constraints are common. Emerging trends include scriptless test automation, IoT testing, AI and machine learning in testing, cloud-based testing, and shift-left testing. Technologies like blockchain and big data testing are also becoming crucial. Embracing these trends helps improve efficiency, speed up release cycles, and ensure high-quality software delivery.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    StarmoonAI/Starmoon: An open source voice-enabled, compact, empathic AI hardware + software 🤖 framework for companionship, entertainment, education, pediatric care, IoT robotics applications, AI-enhan

    Starmoon is a portable, AI-enabled device designed for empathetic interaction and companionship. It features voice-enabled emotional intelligence, allowing it to understand and respond to the user's emotions. The device is compact and can be assembled using affordable, off-the-shelf components. It's open-source, ensuring data privacy since you can self-host it. Starmoon aims to reduce screen time by providing non-screen-based AI companionship. Comprehensive setup instructions and required API keys are provided for easy deployment.

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    Avatar of networkchuckNetworkChuck·2y

    your home automation SUCKS!!

    The author describes a humorous and intricate home automation project designed to solve the issue of a child frequently throwing toilet paper into the toilet. By using a Raspberry Pi with Home Assistant, they create an automated system that alerts the household and initiates various actions such as turning lights red, disabling internet access, and playing a warning message on all TVs when the bathroom door or toilet seat is left open. The project involves setting up multiple smart devices, leveraging ZigBee for local control, integrating with Plex for media playback, and using Twin Gate for remote access.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    Building a High-Performance Sensor Data API with FastAPI and Postgres' TimescaleDB Extension

    This guide helps you build a high-performance API for streaming, storing, and querying sensor data using FastAPI and TimescaleDB. It covers setting up the project, database, and creating API endpoints that efficiently manage and analyze sensor data, leveraging TimescaleDB's advanced time-series features for optimal performance.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    Embedded Rust in Production ..?

    STABL Energy has successfully used Rust on the embedded ESP32 platform in production for over a year. Initially frustrated with a C implementation for their energy storage system, they switched to Rust, which resulted in greater reliability and fewer bugs despite taking longer to write. They experienced a smooth transition and continued improvements in Rust support from Espressif. Although finding developers proficient in Rust remains a challenge, the language has proven effective for their embedded projects.

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    Avatar of devtronDevtron·2y

    What is K3s? A Quick Installation Guide for K3s

    K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution introduced by Rancher. It reduces the complexity and resource usage associated with the traditional Kubernetes (K8s), making it ideal for edge devices and IoT. K3s comes in a single 100MB binary and can quickly establish a production-grade cluster with minimal hardware requirements. It simplifies cluster management with features like automated upgrades and built-in integrations. The post also details the architecture of K3s, comparisons with K8s, and a step-by-step guide for installing K3s on Ubuntu. Additionally, it highlights the use of Devtron's Kubernetes dashboard for better visibility and management of K3s clusters.

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    Avatar of codemotionCodemotion·2y

    Fail Fast: when failure is a win

    Fail Fast is a methodology in software development aimed at quickly identifying limitations and critical issues to make timely decisions. It is particularly useful in contexts like IoT where there are many variables. The approach often involves Proof of Concept tests, challenging solutions under conditions that could lead to failure. This strategy helps prevent problems from accumulating and becoming unmanageable, ensuring better project outcomes.

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    Avatar of primeagenThePrimeTime·2y

    The Worlds Largest DDos Attack 3.8 Tbps

    Cloudflare automatically mitigated the largest publicly disclosed DDoS attack, peaking at 3.8 terabits per second. The attack was part of a month-long campaign targeting bandwidth and resource exhaustion, leveraging a network of compromised devices globally. Cloudflare's defenses, utilizing techniques like anycast and ebpf, operated autonomously to protect their customers, showcasing their significant network capacity and advanced DDoS protection capabilities. The piece also criticizes the proliferation of IoT devices contributing to such vulnerabilities.

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    Avatar of fermyonFermyon·2y

    Measuring Crowd Engagement with an MQTT-based IoT App

    Deploy an MQTT-based IoT app using SpinKube to measure booth engagement at conferences. This setup uses sound sensors to detect foot traffic, removing human error from engagement measures and informing staffing decisions. Components include an MQTT message persister in Rust, a Typescript-based backend API, and a frontend for data visualization. The guide covers deployment on a Kubernetes cluster using the MQTT trigger, ensuring a complete and real-time analysis of booth traffic.

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