Welcome to Streaming Architecture Documentation
Unlock the Full Potential of WebRTC with Architecture
Welcome to the official documentation for Architecture, your go-to platform for building scalable and multi-purpose WebRTC solutions. Whether you're looking to implement videocalls, videorooms, streaming services, audiobridges, or SIP integrations, Architecture provides the robust, flexible, and customizable APIs you need to bring your vision to life.
Why Architecture?
At Architecture, we understand that every WebRTC-based application has unique requirements. Our APIs are designed with versatility, empowering you to craft everything from simple video calls to complex, multi-faceted communication platforms. With Architecture, you can:
- Scale Seamlessly : Handle millions of concurrent connections without compromising on performance.
- Customize Extensively : Tailor our APIs to fit your needs, whether you're building a niche product or a full-scale communication platform.
- Innovate Without Limits : Utilize our APIs as the foundation for any WebRTC-based product, from real-time collaboration tools to live streaming services.
Key Features of Architecture
Here’s a more detailed table with additional columns for Examples and Use Cases to provide a comprehensive view of WebRTC's architecture:
| Key | Type | Description | Examples | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Signaling Server | Facilitates exchange of control messages like SDP and ICE candidates between peers. | WebSockets, REST API | Call setup, peer discovery, and teardown |
| 2 | PeerConnection | Core WebRTC API that manages peer-to-peer audio, video, and data connections. | RTCPeerConnection | Video calls, live streaming |
| 3 | ICE Framework | Manages NAT traversal by gathering and exchanging candidates (local, reflexive, and relay). | Google ICE servers | Establishing peer-to-peer connectivity |
| 4 | STUN Server | Provides NAT traversal by mapping private to public IP addresses and port discovery. | Google STUN, Coturn | Firewall traversal for peer connections |
| 5 | TURN Server | Relays traffic through a server when direct connection fails due to strict NAT. | Coturn, Twilio TURN | Enabling connections under restrictive NAT |
| 6 | SDP (Session Description Protocol) | Negotiates media capabilities like codecs, resolution, and transport protocols. | SDP offer/answer | Agreeing on media and connection parameters |
| 7 | SRTP (Secure Real-Time Protocol) | Encrypts real-time media streams (audio/video) for secure transmission. | AES encryption | Securing video and voice calls |
| 8 | DTLS (Datagram Transport Layer Security) | Encrypts signaling and data channel traffic for secure communication. | DTLS handshake | Ensuring encrypted peer-to-peer sessions |
| 9 | Media Tracks | Audio and video streams transmitted using RTP (Real-Time Protocol). | getUserMedia API | Sharing webcam/microphone in meetings |
| 10 | DataChannel | Provides low-latency, bi-directional communication for arbitrary non-media data. | File sharing, chat | Text messaging, file transfer |
| 11 | Codec Support | Compresses audio/video for efficient transmission over the network. | VP8, VP9, H.264, Opus | HD video calls, live streaming |
| 12 | Bandwidth Management | Dynamically adjusts bitrate and resolution based on network conditions for optimal performance. | WebRTC adaptive bitrate | Maintaining call quality in poor networks |
| 13 | Jitter Buffer | Buffers incoming audio/video to smooth out network variability. | RTP jitter buffer | Preventing glitches in media playback |
| 14 | Multiplexing | Combines multiple streams (audio, video, data) over a single connection. | RTP Multiplexing | Efficiently managing network resources |
| 15 | Media Encryption | Ensures privacy and security of transmitted media. | DTLS-SRTP | Privacy in video conferencing |
| 16 | Network Traversal | Allows connections across different network topologies and firewalls. | ICE/STUN/TURN | Bypassing NATs and firewalls |
| 17 | Adaptive Streaming | Adapts video quality to the available bandwidth dynamically. | Simulcast, SVC | Live streaming, video conferencing |