Overview
Explore the world of real-time web applications using WebRTC and Python in this informative EuroPython 2014 conference talk. Dive into the fundamentals of WebRTC, understanding its core functions and JavaScript APIs including MediaStream, RTCPeerConnection, and RTCDataChannel. Learn about the crucial role of signaling in WebRTC applications and discover practical implementations using Google AppEngine's Channel API with webapp2 and Flask frameworks, as well as Flask with gevent for persistent connections. Through demonstrations and annotated code examples, gain insights into building efficient peer-to-peer communication systems, handling session control, network configuration, and media capabilities. By the end of this 20-minute presentation, acquire the knowledge to create robust, plugin-free real-time web applications leveraging the power of WebRTC and Python.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is WebRTC
Three functions of WebRTC
GetUserMedia
Peer Connection Object
Signaling
Implementing Signaling
Code
The catch
Questions
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