ESP8266 Programming and Applications

"ESP8266 Programming and Applications"
Delve into the world of embedded IoT with "ESP8266 Programming and Applications," the authoritative guide for engineers, makers, and professionals working with the ubiquitous ESP8266 Wi-Fi microcontroller. This comprehensive book starts with a thorough exposition of the ESP8266's architecture, exploring its hardware internals, memory configuration, Wi-Fi stack, and power management features. Thoughtful comparisons to peer platforms, such as the ESP32, provide valuable context for selecting the ideal solution for your next project.
Building on a solid hardware foundation, the book expertly navigates the diverse development ecosystem, detailing Espressif SDKs, Arduino integration, advanced toolchains like PlatformIO, and dynamic languages such as MicroPython and Lua NodeMCU. You'll learn to implement robust networking solutions using protocols like HTTP, MQTT, and WebSocket, master secure design with TLS and OTA firmware updates, and architect resilient, scalable systems ready for real-world deployment and remote fleet management.
Practical guidance abounds, from interfacing with sensors and actuators, optimizing event-driven and multitasking firmware, to managing persistent storage and logging. Security and privacy receive in-depth treatment, complemented by strategies for vulnerability mitigation and secure device provisioning. Concluding with advanced topics-performance optimization, memory analysis, fault injection, and leveraging open-source debugging tools-this book equips readers with end-to-end expertise for crafting secure, efficient, and scalable ESP8266-based IoT solutions.