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What to Know About WebRTC

A comprehensive guide to WebRTC technology, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced implementation details. Learn how real-time communication works on the web.

What to Know About WebRTC

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Part 1 • 11 min read March 21, 2025

Behind the Screen: WebRTC and the Silent Revolution in Real-Time Web Communication

Discover how WebRTC transformed online communication by enabling seamless, plugin-free video calls, screen sharing, and real-time data exchange directly in web browsers.

Part 2 • 13 min read March 21, 2025

WebRTC and ICE: The Magic Behind Real-Time Communication

Explore how WebRTC and ICE protocols work together to establish direct connections between devices across complex network configurations, enabling seamless real-time communication.

Part 3 • 15 min read January 15, 2025

WebRTC Architecture: The Building Blocks of Real-Time Communication

Explore the core components and architecture of WebRTC that enable seamless real-time communication across browsers and devices.

Part 4 • 12 min read December 20, 2024

Signaling in WebRTC: How Peers Find and Connect to Each Other

Discover how WebRTC's signaling process enables browsers to find each other and establish connections across the internet, despite not having a built-in standard.

Part 5 • 17 min read December 5, 2024

Media Capture and Constraints in WebRTC: Mastering Audio and Video Streams

Learn how WebRTC captures and manages media streams from cameras and microphones, and how to use constraints to control quality and behavior.

Part 6 • 16 min read November 20, 2024

STUN, TURN, and ICE Servers: The Infrastructure Behind WebRTC NAT Traversal

Explore the critical server infrastructure that enables WebRTC connections to traverse firewalls and NAT devices, connecting peers across complex network environments.

Part 7 • 15 min read November 5, 2024

SDP: Session Description Protocol in WebRTC

Explore how the Session Description Protocol enables WebRTC peers to negotiate media capabilities and establish compatible connections despite the vast diversity of devices and networks.

Part 8 • 13 min read October 20, 2024

DTLS and SRTP: Securing Your WebRTC Connections

Explore how WebRTC uses DTLS and SRTP protocols to provide mandatory encryption for all communications, ensuring privacy and security in real-time applications.

Part 9 • 13 min read October 5, 2024

Data Channels in WebRTC: Beyond Audio and Video

Discover how WebRTC Data Channels enable secure, low-latency peer-to-peer data exchange for applications ranging from gaming to file sharing and collaborative tools.

Part 10 • 15 min read September 20, 2024

WebRTC Performance Optimization: Ensuring Quality Connections

Learn practical techniques to optimize WebRTC applications for better quality, lower latency, and improved reliability across diverse network conditions and devices.

Part 11 • 17 min read September 5, 2024

Scaling WebRTC Applications: From One-to-One to Many-to-Many

Learn how to scale WebRTC applications beyond simple peer-to-peer connections to support multiple participants, large audiences, and enterprise deployments.

Part 12 • 13 min read August 20, 2024

Mobile WebRTC Development: Challenges and Solutions

Explore the unique challenges of implementing WebRTC on mobile platforms and learn practical strategies for building high-quality real-time communication apps for iOS and Android.

Part 13 • 15 min read August 5, 2024

WebRTC Debugging and Troubleshooting: Solving Common Issues

Learn systematic approaches to diagnose and resolve WebRTC issues, from connection failures to media quality problems, with practical tools and techniques for effective debugging.

Part 14 • 15 min read July 20, 2024

Building a Video Conferencing System with WebRTC: Practical Implementation

Learn how to build a complete video conferencing system using WebRTC, from architecture design to practical implementation, with code examples and best practices.

Part 15 • 16 min read July 5, 2024

WebRTC in IoT and Embedded Systems: Beyond Browsers

Explore how WebRTC is extending beyond browsers into IoT devices and embedded systems, enabling real-time communication in smart homes, industrial applications, and more.

Part 16 • 15 min read June 20, 2024

The Future of WebRTC: Emerging Standards and Trends

Explore the future of WebRTC, including emerging standards like WebTransport, WebCodecs, and WebAssembly integration, and how these technologies will shape the next generation of real-time communication.