Glossary

MQTT

A lightweight pub/sub protocol for IoT devices.

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Definition

A lightweight pub/sub protocol for IoT devices.

How it works

Tiny footprint + long-lived connections suit constrained devices and flaky networks.

Common questions

What is MQTT?

A lightweight pub/sub protocol for IoT devices.

How does MQTT work?

Tiny footprint + long-lived connections suit constrained devices and flaky networks.

What is MQTT used for in system design?

Tiny footprint + long-lived connections suit constrained devices and flaky networks.

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