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WebRTC Fundamentals

by Lisa Larson-Kelley

In this course, I’ll introduce you to WebRTC, a powerful open-source project that seamlessly enables real-time communication (RTC) – baked right into modern web browsers. In this course, I'll show you what you can do with WebRTC and walk you through creating peer-to-peer video chatrooms, with no plug-ins required.

What you'll learn

WebRTC is a powerful new open-source project that seamlessly enables real-time communication (RTC) – baked right into modern web browsers. This means web developers can now incorporate video, voice and data sharing using peer-to-peer connectivity via simple JavaScript APIs, with no plugins or additional installs required. In this course, Lisa Larson-Kelley introduces you to the fundamentals of WebRTC, explaining its elements and capabilities in easy-to-understand terms, and gets you started building simple ‘hello world’ applications using the WebRTC API. With over 10 years of experience building RTC apps using Flash Media Server, Lisa brings her perspective and enthusiasm for RTC to this rapidly emerging open source technology that is poised revolutionize how we communicate on the web.

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About the author

Lisa is a consultant, teacher, and speaker with a passion for empowering people with knowledge, and supporting them in making their goals and aspirations a reality. Much like a sherpa who helps adventurers reach the summit, Lisa guides you and does some of the heavy lifting to help you learn new skills and reach your goals. Whether it's a technology startup, a major corporation, or an entrepreneur with a dream, she lights up the path to success and carry a pack or two along the way.

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