Power Line Communication vs Wi-Fi

Developers should learn PLC when working on Internet of Things (IoT) systems, smart home automation, or industrial control networks where running new cables is impractical or costly meets developers should learn wi-fi for building applications that rely on wireless connectivity, such as iot devices, mobile apps, and network-dependent software. Here's our take.

Power Line Communication

Nice Pick

Developers should learn PLC when working on Internet of Things (IoT) systems, smart home automation, or industrial control networks where running new cables is impractical or costly

Pros

• It's particularly useful in retrofitting existing buildings with smart devices, enabling energy management in smart grids, and providing last-mile broadband in areas with limited infrastructure
• Related to: embedded-systems, iot

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Wi-Fi

Developers should learn Wi-Fi for building applications that rely on wireless connectivity, such as IoT devices, mobile apps, and network-dependent software

Pros

• It's essential for implementing features like real-time data synchronization, remote control, and location-based services, and is critical in environments where wired connections are impractical or for enhancing user mobility
• Related to: networking, iot-development

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Power Line Communication if: You want it's particularly useful in retrofitting existing buildings with smart devices, enabling energy management in smart grids, and providing last-mile broadband in areas with limited infrastructure and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Wi-Fi if: You prioritize it's essential for implementing features like real-time data synchronization, remote control, and location-based services, and is critical in environments where wired connections are impractical or for enhancing user mobility over what Power Line Communication offers.

The Bottom Line

Power Line Communication wins

Developers should learn PLC when working on Internet of Things (IoT) systems, smart home automation, or industrial control networks where running new cables is impractical or costly