IoT refers to the network of physical devices embedded with sensors and connectivity that enables them to exchange data over the internet. This allows for increased automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision making across various industries. Popular IoT applications include smart home devices, wearables, connected cars, and remote health monitoring. Developing an IoT solution involves defining the problem, selecting hardware and a platform, programming languages, developing and testing the solution, and deploying and monitoring it. The typical IoT architecture consists of connected sensors and devices, a connectivity network, cloud-based storage and computing, and applications for user interaction and data use.