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Supercharging Conversations With ChatGPT
As a chat company, we naturally wanted to check out OpenAI's ChatGPT model (and have a little fun with it!) by trying to have it act as a chatbot in a conversation between friends. Since ChatGPT does not have an official API yet, our work was cut out for us 😅. Understanding the API The
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Rigi Sees 50% YoY Growth After Integrating Stream Chat
Challenge: When Rigi's co-founders created the app, they needed a chat API to expedite their time to market. Rigi developers needed a chat solution that was easy to integrate and scalable enough to support large creator communities while delivering reliable, low-latency performance. Strategy: The Rigi team built a proof-of-concept (PoC) with the chat APIs from
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Zoom Video SDK vs. Stream Video
In our recent Twilio Alternatives post, we made some claims about Zoom being easy to integrate. However, customization with the Zoom Video SDK is very limited. Let's look into that claim some more to see how we think Zoom Video SDK compares to Stream Video. We will also look at the Beta Zoom Video SDK
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Introducing Stream's Campaigns API
We at Stream are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Campaigns API! Sending messages to a large group of users or channels and personalizing those messages with rich templating, attachments, and custom data is now easier for developers and businesses than ever before. For Campaigns with under 1,000 users, our API enables you
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The 7 Best Live Streaming SDKs & APIs
Incorporating a real-time communication feature into your app can differentiate your brand and drive user engagement. However, developing these features takes time and resources, deterring you from focusing on core product features. This is where an SDK or API can come into play, as you can use them to accelerate build times and streamline development
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React Tutorials for Beginners
Resources to Help You Learn React JS Front-end libraries have become indispensable components of the modern web development stack. Among these choices is React JS, which stands out as one of the most popular frameworks thanks to its efficiency and flexibility in developing user interfaces (UIs). If you're just getting started learning about this powerful
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Introduction to WebRTC for Unity Developers
What is WebRTC? Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) is a powerful technology enabling real-time video, voice, and data exchange between peers over the network. WebRTC is an open-source technology freely available for both personal and commercial use. While most modern web browsers natively support WebRTC, its core is a C++ library that integrates with many programming
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Jetpack Compose Tutorials for Beginners in 2024
Embarking on Android app development presents a steep learning curve, especially in a landscape where Android dominates as the leading mobile OS with a 70.1% market share in 2023. You might find it challenging to understand how to use kits like Jetpack Compose effectively, mainly because you aren't sure which learning resources to use. We've
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Build a Cross-Platform Messaging App with React Native Expo
Building a complete chat messaging app like WhatsApp can take time and effort. There are so many aspects developers need to consider to provide a full and feature-rich messaging experience, such as offline support, media attachment, and more. This tutorial uses Stream Chat from React Native Directory and the Expo framework to create a fully
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Exyte Chat vs. Stream Chat
Exyte Chat is an open-source library provided by Exyte. Exyte is a software development agency with a remote team headquartered in New York and Dubai. They offer their iOS Chat library for you to integrate into your codebase on your own as a showcase of what their team can do for you. It's an awesome
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100ms vs. Stream Video
Adding video and audio capabilities to your app has the potential to skyrocket user engagement and retention metrics. But, get the UX of this powerful interactivity solution wrong, and you risk tanking those KPIs along with your brand’s reputation. When comparing Video SDKs, 100ms and Stream Video both provide a Video SDK. Let's explore how
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Stream Achieves DPF Certification
We are thrilled to announce that Stream has successfully achieved Data Privacy Framework certification, meeting its rigorous requirements and marking a significant milestone in our commitment to customer data privacy and security worldwide. A DPF is a fundamental aspect of modern data management, providing a structured approach to safeguarding personal information and ensuring compliance with
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