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I always wondered how to create the dynamic chat experience of livestreams, like those found on YouTube, but with an added convenience of allowing anyone to participate without logging in. With Next.js and Stream, I was able to successfully create that experience. In this tutorial, I cover a straightforward approach to create a livestream chat

This tutorial will guide you in creating an instant Node-based chat app that runs on a JavaScript server and outside a web browser. First, grab your favorite command-line tool, Terminal or Warp, and a code editor, preferably VS Code and let’s begin. Before You Start Before proceeding with the tutorial, make sure you have the

The Shared Element Transition or Container Transform is an animation that forges a visual connection between two UI elements, significantly enhancing the app's aesthetic and user experience. By implementing transitions between screens to appear seamless and integrated, shared element transitions help maintain user engagement and spatial awareness within the app. Using shared element transition animations

Incorporating a real-time communication feature into your app can differentiate your brand and drive user engagement. However, developing these features takes time and resources, deterring you from focusing on core product features. This is where an SDK or API can come into play, as you can use them to accelerate build times and streamline development

Front-end libraries have become indispensable components of the modern web development stack. Among these choices is React JS, which stands out as one of the most popular frameworks thanks to its efficiency and flexibility in developing user interfaces (UIs). If you're just getting started learning about this powerful front-end library, you've come to the right

What is WebRTC? Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is a powerful technology enabling real-time video, voice, and data exchange between peers over the network. WebRTC is an open-source technology freely available for both personal and commercial use. While most modern web browsers natively support WebRTC, its core is a C++ library that integrates with many programming

Embarking on Android app development presents a steep learning curve, especially in a landscape where Android dominates as the leading mobile OS with a 70.1% market share in 2023. You might find it challenging to understand how to use kits like Jetpack Compose effectively, mainly because you aren't sure which learning resources to use. We've

Building a complete chat messaging app like WhatsApp can take time and effort. There are so many aspects developers need to consider to provide a full and feature-rich messaging experience, such as offline support, media attachment, and more. This tutorial uses Stream Chat from React Native Directory and the Expo framework to create a fully