Hands-On MQTT Programming with Python: Work with the lightweight IoT protocol in Python

by Gaston C. Hillar

Explore the features included in the latest versions of MQTT for IoT and M2M communications and use them with modern Python 3.

Key FeaturesMake your connected devices less prone to attackers by understanding security mechanismsTake advantage of MQTT features for IoT and Machine-to-Machine communicationsThe only book that covers MQTT with a single language, PythonBook DescriptionMQTT is a lightweight messaging protocol for small sensors and mobile devices. This book explores the features of the latest versions of MQTT for IoT and M2M communications, how to use them with Python 3, and allow you to interact with sensors and actuators using Python.

The book begins with the specific vocabulary of MQTT and its working modes, followed by installing a Mosquitto MQTT broker. You will use different utilities and diagrams to understand the most important concepts related to MQTT. You will learn to make all the necessary configuration to work with digital certificates for encrypting all data sent between the MQTT clients and the server. You will also work with the different Quality of Service levels and later analyze and compare their overheads.

You will write Python 3.x code to control a vehicle with MQTT messages delivered through encrypted connections (TLS 1.2), and learn how leverage your knowledge of the MQTT protocol to build a solution based on requirements. Towards the end, you will write Python code to use the PubNub cloud-based real-time MQTT provider to monitor a surfing competition.

In the end, you will have a solution that was built from scratch by analyzing the requirements and then write Python code that will run on water-proof IoT boards connected to multiple sensors in surfboards.



What you will learnLearn how MQTT and its lightweight messaging system workUnderstand the MQTT clients, servers (formerly known as brokers), and connectionsExplore the features included in the latest versions of MQTT for IoT and M2M communicationsPublish and receive MQTT messages with PythonLearn the difference between blocking and threaded network loopsTake advantage of the last will and testament featureWork with cloud-based MQTT interfaces in PythonWho this book is forThis book is for developers who want to learn about the MQTT protocol for their IoT projects. Prior knowledge of working with IoT and Python will be helpful.



Table of ContentsInstalling an MQTT 3.1.1 Mosquitto server Using command-line and GUI tools to learn how MQTT worksSecuring an MQTT 3.1.1 Mosquitto Server Writing code to control a vehicle with Python and MQTT messages Testing and improving our vehicle control solution in Python Monitoring a surfing competition with cloudbased real-time MQTT providers and Python

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2018

About the author

Gastón C. Hillar is Italian and has been working with computers since he was eight. He began programming with the legendary Texas TI-99/4A and Commodore 64 home computers in the early 80s. He has a Bachelor degree in Computer Science from which he graduated with honors, and an MBA from which he graduated with an outstanding thesis. At present, Gaston is an independent IT consultant and freelance author who is always looking for new adventures around the world. He has been a senior contributing editor at Dr. Dobb’s and has written more than a hundred articles on software development topics. Gaston was also a former Microsoft MVP in technical computing. He has received the prestigious Intel® Black Belt Software Developer award eight times. He is a guest blogger at Intel® Software Network (https://software.intel.com). You can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/gastonhillar.
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He lives with his wife, Vanesa, and his two sons, Kevin and Brandon.