Ruff is an Internet of Things (IoT) development platform that leverages JavaScript to simplify embedded coding, targeting developers across all skill levels. With a founded date of 2004, the platform provides a JavaScript runtime tailored for IoT projects, incorporating hardware abstraction layers, asynchronous I/O, and event-driven programming. Notably, Ruff has garnered a significant developer community and boasts an extensive library supporting devices such as sensors, cameras, and LEDs commonly used in IoT hardware.
Ruff's approach eliminates the complexities of cross-compiling and kernel development, streamlining the development process. In addition to facilitating JavaScript-based development, the platform offers the Rap Registry where developers can share their drivers, frameworks, and libraries. With its recent Seed Round investment on 20 January 2018 from AlphaCoin Fund, Ruff is well-positioned to further enhance its offerings and expand its market presence within the Developer Tools, IoT, and Platforms sectors.
