WebRTC: Real-Time Communication in the Browser
WebRTC: Real-Time Communication in the Browser WebRTC lets browsers talk directly to each other for real-time voice, video, and data. It runs without plugins and works on many devices, but it needs a signaling path and traversal help to move media through networks. That part is usually provided by your app or a small server. The core building blocks are straightforward. RTCPeerConnection handles the media path, getUserMedia asks the user for camera and microphone access, and RTCDataChannel lets peers exchange arbitrary data. Signaling is not defined by the WebRTC standard, so developers choose their own method to pass offers, answers, and ICE candidates between peers. This separation keeps the media path fast and flexible. ...