Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python claims to combine "remarkable power with very clear syntax", and its standard library is large and comprehensive. wikipedia.org

C# (pronounced see sharp) is a multi-paradigm programming language encompassing strong typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented (class-based), and component-oriented programming disciplines. wikipedia.org

JavaScript is a prototype-based scripting language that is dynamic, weakly typed and has first-class functions. It is a multi-paradigm language, supporting object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles. wikipedia.org

ASP.NET is a Web application framework developed and marketed by Microsoft to allow programmers to build dynamic Web sites, Web applications and Web services. wikipedia.org

The internet of things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items. It is embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to collect and exchange data. wikipedia.org

The Internet protocol suite is the set of communications protocols used for the Internet and other similar networks. It is commonly known as TCP/IP from its most important protocols: Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP). wikipedia.org

An embedded system is a computer system designed for specific control functions within a larger system. often with real-time computing constraints. It is embedded as part of a complete device often including hardware and mechanical parts. wikipedia.org

Arduino is a popular open-source single-board microcontroller, descendant of the open-source Wiring platform, designed to make the process of using electronics in multidisciplinary projects more accessible. wikipedia.org

A network socket is an endpoint of an inter-process communication flow across a computer network. Today, most communication between computers is based on the Internet Protocol; therefore most network sockets are Internet sockets.

A serial port is a serial communication physical interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time. Data transfer through serial ports connects computers to devices such as terminals and various peripherals. wikipedia.org

"Ionic, a free and open source framework, offers a library of mobile-optimized HTML, CSS and JS components, gestures, and tools for building interactive apps. It is built with Sass and optimized for AngularJS." wikipedia.org