The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects, devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items that are embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity. IoT can enable a wide range of applications, such as smart homes, smart cities, and industrial automation. Popular IoT platforms include Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Particle. See our products Microservices architecture is an approach to software development that structures an application as a collection of small, independent services that communicate with each other through APIs. Microservices architecture aims to improve scalability, resilience, and flexibility of software systems, by reducing complexity and allowing for independent deployment and scaling of services. Popular microservices frameworks include Spring Boot, Micronaut, and Quarkus.