What is Real-Time Communication?
Explore the definition and importance of real-time communication in applications like video conferencing, gaming, and collaborative tools.
What is Real-Time Communication?
Real-time communication (RTC) is exchanging information with almost no delay. Think of a live conversation, not mailing a letter and waiting for a reply.
Immediacy is Key
RTC's defining trait is immediacy: data moves between people almost instantly. No noticeable lag, synchronized experiences, and a real sense of presence.
All lessons in this course
- What is Real-Time Communication?
- Overview of WebRTC Technology
- WebRTC Core Components Explained
- Transport Protocols: UDP vs TCP for Streaming