PatCat is the founder of Dev Diner, a site that explores developing for emerging tech such as virtual and augmented reality, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence and wearables. He is a SitePoint contributing editor for emerging tech, an instructor at SitePoint Premium and O'Reilly, a Meta Pioneer and freelance developer who loves every opportunity to tinker with something new in a tech demo.
Patrick's articles
Create an Automated Scoreboard that Senses Your Score with a Raspberry Pi
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Create a basketball scoreboard that automatically senses your score, using a Raspberry Pi 3, Node.js and Javascript.
How to Take JavaScript Beyond the Web in 2019
By Patrick Catanzariti,
We take a forward-facing look at all the potential JavaScript has beyond the web in 2019.
Where to Start Learning Emerging Tech
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Emerging technology has reached new heights as we enter 2019 - VR/AR, machine learning, robotics, the Internet of Things. Here's how to get your start.
An Introduction to NodeBots
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explains NodeBots and how JavaScript developers can get started building their very own JS powered robot.
How to Connect Your Api.ai Assistant to the IoT
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti explores how to connect an Api.ai assistant to Jawbone Up's API via a Node.js server as an example of IoT connectivity.
How to Build Your Own AI Assistant Using Api.ai
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at how to build a smart personal assistant using Api.ai's artificial intelligence and natural processing SDKs.
5 Ionic Framework App Development Tips and Tricks
By Charles Muzonzini, Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti highlights 5 tips and tricks he has gathered from his development work with the Ionic framework.
Five Simple Ways to Build Artificial Intelligence in 2017
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at APIs and services which enable artificial intelligence capable of everything from personal assistants to image recognition.
There Are More Virtual Reality Headsets Than You Realize!
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti provides a guide to how many virtual reality headsets are already available today and how many more are on their way!
Forecasting the Weather with Your Raspberry Pi and Bluemix
By Patrick Catanzariti,
Patrick Catanzariti looks at how to pair up IBM's Weather Company service with Node-RED and IBM Bluemix on a Raspberry Pi.