To develop a software product in the era of the Internet of Things, software developers are becoming integrators, juggling multiple open source repositories for high-level components for products ranging from fitness bracelets to LEGO.

Not only can we choose from a multitude of available (and inexpensive) components, we can sell the hardware on Kickstarter even before starting a prototype, replacing designated HW/SW assembly and libraries with a variety of powerful general-purpose operating systems that run on servers, desktops, smartphones, tablets, cars, and just about anything else.

In this session that will touch on topics covered during the IoT/Embedded Linux/Android Panel, Ron will present key milestones in the evolution of the Internet of Things, focusing on the present and immediate future, including techniques for rapidly prototyping and building product stacks (both hardware and software).