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# Panel: IoT and the Convergence of MQTT and REST

Video·26 May 2017·37 min 40 sec

A panel on why MQTT and REST complement each other in IoT architectures, covering the state of IoT at the time, the rise of edge computing, and where the two protocols meet. A discussion piece, not a hands-on tutorial.

**Recorded in 2017.** The concepts still apply, but the interface shown predates the current DreamFactory release. Some steps may differ in the current release.

## What you’ll learn

* Why MQTT and REST are complementary in IoT systems
* The role of edge computing in IoT architecture
* Panel perspectives on building next-generation IoT applications

## Related article

* [IoT Expert Panel Discussion Recap](https://blog.dreamfactory.com/iot-expert-panel-discussion-recap)

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