IoT, AI, and Blockchain for .NET

Build, test, and deploy next-generation applications. Discover how the internet of things (IoT) can be enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and secured using Blockchain, so that your latest app can be not just smarter but also more connected and more secure than ever before. This book covers the latest easy-to-use APIs and services from Microsoft, including Azure IoT, Cognitive Services APIs, and Blockchain as a Service (BaaS). As you work through the book, you'll get hands-on experience building an example solution that uses all these technologies-an IoT suite for a smart healthcare facility. Hosted on Azure and networked using Azure IoT, the solution includes remote patient monitoring, using Cognitive Services APIs for face detection, recognition, and tracking. Blockchain is used to create trust-based security and inventory management. By the end of the book, you'll be confident creating richer and smarter applications using these technologies. What You'll Learn Understand what makes a next-generation application Get up to date on IoT in .NET and Azure Bring smart capabilities into your application using a simple API call Host and manage your solution Know what Blockchain is all about and how to consume it as a service Capture and analyze data on the fly Who This Book Is For Novice and intermediate .NET developers and architects who want to learn what it takes to create a modern or next-generation application