Project Title:

StreamHub - Video Streaming Platform

Project Summary:

StreamHub is a dynamic video streaming platform that allows users to upload, stream, and watch videos in real-time. The platform supports user accounts, video categorization, search functionality, and adaptive video playback for smooth streaming on all devices. It mimics features of modern platforms like YouTube, designed for entertainment, education, and content sharing.

Key Features:

User Authentication: Sign up, login, password reset.

Video Upload & Playback: Users can upload videos, which are then encoded for adaptive streaming.

Live Streaming (Optional): Real-time video broadcasting for events or gaming.

Categories & Search: Browse or search by categories, titles, or creators.

Responsive UI: Works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Comments & Likes: Community engagement tools.

Admin Panel: Manage content, users, and platform activity.

Technologies Used:

Frontend: React.js / Next.js, HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS

Backend: Node.js, Express.js

Database: MongoDB or PostgreSQL

Authentication: Firebase Auth / JWT

Video Processing: FFmpeg for encoding, HLS/DASH for adaptive streaming

Cloud Storage: AWS S3 / Firebase Storage

Hosting: Vercel / Netlify (Frontend), Render / Heroku / AWS EC2 (Backend)

Working Process:

User Registration/Login → Access to content upload & viewing

Upload Video → FFmpeg processes video into streamable format

Store Metadata → Video info saved in database, video stored in cloud

Streaming → Frontend requests HLS chunks, enabling adaptive playback

Interaction → Users can like, comment, and follow other creators

Admin Review (optional) → Admins can review and moderate content

Benefits:

Accessible Anywhere: Cloud-based video playback from any device

Scalable Architecture: Easily scalable with microservices and cloud

High Performance: Smooth video streaming with adaptive bitrate

User Engagement: Social features to increase time-on-site

Real-time Content Delivery: Support for both VOD and live streaming

Monetization Ready: Can integrate ads or subscription plans