The rise of IoT has increased the need for scalable storage and processing, leading to the compute continuum, which integrates edge and cloud resources. However, testing applications in such environments is challenging due to complex networks, resource heterogeneity, and high costs associated with real-world experimentation. While simulation toolkits help, they often lack accuracy, particularly in modeling dynamic network interactions. Emulation, which more closely mimics real-world conditions, provides a more reliable alternative but is often limited to specific functions.
The rise of IoT has increased the need for scalable storage and processing, leading to the compute continuum, which integrates edge and cloud resources. However, testing applications in such environments is challenging due to complex networks, resource heterogeneity, and high costs associated with real-world experimentation. While simulation toolkits help, they often lack accuracy, particularly in modeling dynamic network interactions. Emulation, which more closely mimics real-world conditions, provides a more reliable alternative but is often limited to specific functions.