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MING Stack for IoT

The folks at Balena have created a bundle they call the MING stack, (Mosquitto/MQTT, InfluxDB, Node-RED and Grafana) which first appeared back in 2019. It is an interesting way to look at the IoT tech stack and a pattern I have seen used many times.
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Toward Highly Available Node-RED
Often requested features for Node-RED include HA or Highly Available -

Node-RED Tips - Wiring Shortcuts
Learn three valuable Node-RED tips to enhance your workflow: search nodes efficiently, split code sections with link nodes, and link multiple inputs/outputs in one command. -

Using Environment Variables in Node-RED
Node-RED supports environment variables (env vars) slight different, how to use it and the gotcha's are explained in this article. -

Getting Started with Node-RED
In this article we are going to explain the first things you need to know to get started with Node-RED. -

Why you need FlowFuse when you already have Node-RED?
Discover how FlowFuse enhances Node-RED with easy developer collaboration, flow deployment, and infrastructure scaling. Maximize the value of your Node-RED projects effortlessly. -

Create HTTP triggers with authentication
Learn how to create HTTP triggers with authentication in Node-RED using FlowFuse. Securely trigger flows from any browser or command line while safeguarding your endpoints with HTTP Basic Authentication. -

Format your Node-RED flows for better team collaboration
Learn best practices for formatting Node-RED flows to enhance team collaboration. From descriptive group names to clear switch explanations, optimize your flows for readability and efficiency. -

Challenges scaling Node-RED with DIY tooling
In this post, I'm going to share some of the challenges customers face when scaling Node-RED with Do-It-Yourself tooling -

Node-RED 3.0 Beta Stack
Try out the next major Node-RED release -

Using Node-RED to keep Solar PV afloat
How spb sonne used Node-RED with a renewable energy solution