Interface and Application programming:

Group Assignment:

• Compare as many tool options as possible.

Blynk:

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What is it briefly? ​

Blynk is an IoT platform mobile app builder used to control microcontrollers with smartphones.

​ Advantages?

​ - Easy to use.

• Can be used in Android OS and iOS smartphones.

• Can be used without a laptop.

• User friendly.

​ Disadvantages ? ​

• Must have an internet connection. ​

Processing :

​ What is it briefly? ​

Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts. ​

Advantages? ​

• Free to download and open source.

​ - For GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, Windows, Android, and ARM.

​ - Interactive programs with 2D, 3D, PDF, or SVG output. ​

• Well documented, with many books and tutorials available.

​ - Used easily with Arduino and Attiny44 from our experience.

• Able to create complex shapes and art using lines of codes. ​

Disadvantages ? ​

• It is a programming language, meaning that it is low level.