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Nov 4, 2022 · Fundamentals

How HLS Powers Adaptive Streaming on Hulu & Disney+: A Deep Dive

This article explains the fundamentals of Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol, covering how adaptive bitrate video is encoded into multiple renditions, organized via media and multivariant playlists, and how clients and servers coordinate playback in both on‑demand and live streaming scenarios.