WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication), an open-source protocol developed by Google, is supported by all major browsers, eliminating the need for third-party audio and video streaming plugins.
However, it's important to understand that while WebRTC facilitates easy setup and direct communication for small-scale applications, it introduces complexities as businesses scale. WebRTC technology was designed for connecting Peer-2-Peer without intermediary servers meaning it can't handle large audiences on its own. There are a few different approaches to implementing scalable backends for WebRTC.
Connects participants directly to each other, creating a web-like mesh network. Mesh infrastructures are ideal for: Small group video calls (2–4 participants); P2P file sharing applications; Low-latency gaming applications where direct connection is crucial
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