Streaming Technology

Streaming technology refers to the infrastructure and protocols that enable continuous, real-time transmission of data (such as audio, video, or data streams) over networks, allowing users to consume content without downloading entire files. It is widely used in media services, live broadcasting, IoT data feeds, and real-time analytics. Key components include streaming servers, codecs, protocols like RTMP or HLS, and client-side players.

Also known as: Streaming, Real-time Streaming, Media Streaming, Data Streaming, Live Streaming

Why learn Streaming Technology?

Developers should learn streaming technology to build applications that require real-time data delivery, such as video-on-demand platforms (e.g., Netflix), live streaming services (e.g., Twitch), or IoT systems transmitting sensor data. It is essential for handling large-scale, low-latency content distribution and improving user experience by enabling instant playback and adaptive bitrate streaming.

Learning Resources

• docs: MDN Web Docs: Streaming Media
• tutorial: AWS: What is Streaming Data?
• course: Coursera: Real-Time Data Streaming
• video: YouTube: Introduction to Streaming Technology
• book: Book: Streaming Systems by Tyler Akidau et al.