Architects Research Society
Apr 26, 2020 · Fundamentals
Understanding MQTT and CoAP: When to Use Each IoT Protocol
MQTT and CoAP are lightweight IoT communication protocols with distinct architectures—MQTT uses a publish/subscribe model ideal for WAN scenarios and bandwidth‑constrained devices, while CoAP follows a request/response pattern suited for local networks and HTTP compatibility, and the article explains their differences and appropriate use cases.
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