What is WebRTC
WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communications) is an open source project that enables real-time voice, text and video communications capabilities between web browsers and devices. WebRTC provides software developers with application programming interfaces (APIs) written in JavaScript.
Developers use these APIs to create peer-to-peer (P2P) communication between internet web browsers and mobile applications without worrying about compatibility and support for audio, video or text based content.
With WebRTC, data transfer occurs in real time without the need for a custom interface, extra plugins or special software for browser integration. WebRTC enables real-time audio and video communication simply by opening a webpage.
How does WebRTC work
WebRTC uses JavaScript, APIs and Hypertext Markup Language to embed communications technologies within web browsers. It is designed to make audio, video and data communication between browsers user-friendly and easy to implement. WebRTC works with most major web browsers.
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