Pure Edge Sim

Abstract

1. Introduction

PureEdgeSim: A simulation framework for performance evaluation of cloud, edge and mist computing environments

Mechalikh, C., Taktak, H., & Moussa, F. (2021). PureEdgeSim: A simulation framework for performance evaluation of cloud, edge and mist computing environments. Computer Science and Information Systems, 18(1), 43-66.

PureEdgeSim is a simulation framework that enables to study Internet of Things on a large scale, as a distributed, dynamic, and highly heterogeneous infrastructure, as well as the applications that run on these things. It features realistic infrastructure models, allowing research on the edge-to-cloud continuum to be conducted. It encompasses all layers of edge computing modeling and simulation. It features a modular design in which each module addresses a particular aspect of the simulation. The Datacenters Manager module, for example, is concerned with the creation of data centers, servers, as well as end devices and their heterogeneity. Their geo-distribution and mobility, however, are handled by the Location Manager module. Similarly, the Network Module is in charge of bandwidth allocation and data transfer.

2. Objective

PureEdgeSim: A simulation framework for performance evaluation of cloud, fog, and pure edge computing environments.

This project demonstrates how Java can be applied to a real-world Blockchain & Cloud Computing problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

• JDK 11 or later
• Maven / Gradle
• IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse or Android Studio
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/CharafeddineMechalikh/PureEdgeSim.git
cd PureEdgeSim

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

• Add a CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
• Deploy to a public test network or cloud free tier
• Add monitoring and cost alerts

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

1. Why does this problem need a blockchain or cloud-native design?
2. Explain the smart contract / infrastructure components and how they interact.
3. How are gas costs or cloud costs kept under control?
4. How is the system secured (keys, IAM, access control)?
5. How would the solution scale to many more users?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by CharafeddineMechalikh and published on GitHub under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.