Jamstack Sync Stream Video
A live watch party app to watch videos with your friends remotely, built with the Jamstack architecture.
Overview:
This project is a demonstration of realtime messaging in Jamstack apps. It allows a host to create a private watch party room, invite friends, and watch videos together while also being able to share live comments and see who is participating in the party. The app also gives the host full control of the video playback for all participants.
Features:
- Synchronized video streaming: Allows users to watch videos together in real-time.
- Private watch party: Users can create a private room and invite friends to join.
- Live comments: Users can share live comments and chat during the watch party.
- Participant visibility: Users can see who is currently online and participating in the party.
Summary:
This app demonstrates the use of Jamstack architecture and real-time messaging to create a synchronized video streaming experience. It allows hosts to create private watch parties, invite friends, and enjoy videos together while also providing interactive features like live comments and participant visibility. The app utilizes technologies like Nuxt.js, Strapi, Ably, and Netlify to achieve this functionality.
- Nuxt
nuxt.js is a lightweight and flexible JavaScript framework that allows developers to easily build dynamic and reactive user interfaces. Its intuitive syntax, modular architecture, and focus on performance make it a popular choice for modern web development.
- Strapi
Strapi is an open source headless CMS that provides a customizable content management system and API for your projects. It allows you to manage content in a visual interface and use a REST or GraphQL API to retrieve the data.
- Netlify
Netlify is a cloud-based web development platform that provides a range of tools and services to help developers build, deploy, and manage modern web applications. It offers features such as continuous deployment, serverless functions, and CDN hosting, making it an ideal platform for building fast, scalable, and secure websites.