// IoT Simulation, Azure IoT and real world learnings

The Internet of Things (IoT) has evolved from a collection of smart gadgets into a powerful ecosystem where physical devices connect to cloud services to deliver real business value. In this episode, Peter Gallagher — Microsoft Azure MVP, Pluralsight Author, and organiser of multiple .NET and IoT meetup groups — shares his experience building and learning in the IoT space.

Key topics covered include:

• Azure IoT Hub and Azure IoT Edge — connecting, managing, and processing data from devices at the edge and in the cloud
• Digital Twins — representing real-world assets as cloud-based models to enable monitoring, simulation, and analytics
• IoT simulators — practical tools for prototyping without physical hardware, with analogies to flight simulators and Formula One telemetry
• Raspberry Pi and maker culture — getting hands-on with IoT devices as a gateway into the broader ecosystem
• Community and content creation — Peter’s journey from lone .NET developer to meetup organiser, Pluralsight author, and co-host of the IoT Live Twitch show

Peter also highlights the breadth of languages IoT development touches — from C# and .NET to Node.js, VB, and Assembler — reinforcing that IoT is a diverse and ever-evolving space. Whether you are a seasoned cloud architect or a curious maker with a Raspberry Pi, this episode delivers practical guidance and genuine enthusiasm for what is possible when smart devices meet cloud power.