How to Build Scalable, High‑Availability Real‑Time Audio‑Video Systems

This talk explains the evolution and practical implementation of large‑scale real‑time audio‑video communication, covering common architectures such as direct P2P, MCU, and SFU, network topologies, scalability, high‑availability techniques, edge computing, and emerging technologies like WebRTC, SDN, and AI‑driven enhancements.

Edge ComputingSFUScalable Systems

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How to Build Scalable, High‑Availability Real‑Time Audio‑Video Systems

Architect

Dec 17, 2015 · Backend Development

Technical Architecture Evolution for Real-Time Multi-Party Audio and Video Streaming

The article details the progressive architectural decisions and technical solutions behind a real-time multi‑party audio/video streaming platform, covering format research, backend service design, protocol choices, codec selection, node topology redesign, and video integration to achieve low‑latency, cross‑platform communication.

Opus codecReal-time StreamingWebRTC

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Technical Architecture Evolution for Real-Time Multi-Party Audio and Video Streaming