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In the previous article, we learned the benefits of using tools like Nitric and Ionic to increase productivity. Then we built a simple full-stack application to display a personalized greeting to a user based on a URL parameter. This article will extend our application with authentication and further integrate it with the API. The final

Cross-platform development provides significant advantages, especially in mobile development, where Android and iOS operate on fundamentally different ecosystems. Developing native apps for each platform can be resource-intensive since it requires separate developers with expertise in different programming languages (Kotlin for Android and Swift/Objective-C for iOS). Managing two distinct codebases also increases development and maintenance costs

As September comes to a close, we thought we'd recap all of the exciting new features and improvements we made across Stream Video, Chat, Feeds, and Moderation this month. Improved Video Calling & Usage-by-Bandwidth Tracking in the Dashboard 🎥 Thanks to Dynascale, Stream automatically detects the displayed video resolution and adjusts based on CPU and

Challenge: Good Doctor needed to improve communication efficiency between doctors and patients while reducing queue times and enhancing usability. Strategy: They integrated Stream's scalable chat infrastructure for Android and iOS, supported by comprehensive documentation and live engineering assistance. Result: Stream enabled faster doctor responses, reduced queue times, and significantly improved the overall user experience for

Apps like WhatsApp and Zoom allow anyone worldwide to have face-to-face conversations as if they were in the same room. But this functionality can benefit more than just communication-focused apps. Enabling your users to initiate video calls without having to switch to external apps enhances their experience with each other. And it can strengthen network

Traditional speech language models like Siri or Alexa use turn-taking as the primary interaction style. Although these systems can detect single human voices, they cannot be interrupted in real time. Let's discover an advanced AI speech dialogue system that integrates listening and speaking capabilities to engage in conversations in real time, allowing seamless to-and-fro communication

Challenge: Dabble needed to create a unique social sports wagering experience while managing user interactions and ensuring effective moderation in a competitive market. Strategy: By partnering with Stream, Dabble integrated real-time chat, activity feeds, and moderation tools, enhancing user engagement while minimizing development complexity.  Result: Dabble has maintained high uptime with minimal support needed due

Meta Workplace, a collaborative platform used by many companies, is set to be discontinued in August 2025. This announcement has significant implications for businesses that have built products or services around the Workplace platform, particularly those leveraging its video component. The sunsetting of Meta Workplace presents a challenge for companies that have integrated this platform