👉 Carnival computing is a distributed computing paradigm that leverages the vast, heterogeneous resources of the internet, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), to solve complex problems in real-time. It involves deploying a large number of low-cost, commodity devices—such as sensors, microcontrollers, and edge devices—that communicate over the internet to form a network capable of processing data at scale. These devices, often referred to as "carnival nodes," operate independently but collaboratively, sharing data and computational tasks to achieve collective intelligence. This approach enables the processing of massive, real-time datasets generated by IoT devices, facilitating applications like smart cities, environmental monitoring, and predictive maintenance. Carnival computing emphasizes decentralization, scalability, and the efficient use of distributed resources, making it an ideal solution for scenarios requiring rapid data processing and decision-making.
