Bringing Modular, LEGO-thinking to the Internet of Things

Anmol Agrawal, a UX/UI and Interaction Designer from India, discusses his blog series "RubyBits," which aims to teach hardware programming and the Internet of Things (IoT) using a modular design approach with Ruby. Inspired by the simplicity and modularity of LEGOs, Anmol advocates for breaking down complex problems into manageable parts, citing his experiences with Ruby as a user-friendly, popular, and community-supported programming language. To facilitate rapid prototyping in IoT without the steep learning curve of traditional electronics, he utilizes LittleBits, which offers magnetically connected electronic modules. Additionally, Anmol integrates PubNub for real-time functionalities and highlights his plans to expand the series, encouraging community involvement and sharing ideas for future projects.