25 February 2026 10:33 amThe internet is packed full of data storage and deliver services, from website and email servers to social media, weather or historical data outlets. While smart home engineers need a basic understanding of these services for design and installation work, our work on the web means dealing with these data sources all of the time. So, having a good understanding of their technology is paramount!
In Geoff's recent article for Connected Home magazine he explores the two most common data exchaneg formats, XML and JSON plus two ways data is commonly transfered - FTP and APIs.
If you've ever wondered what these acronymns describe, or want to formalise some basic knowledge, this is the article for you.
