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Insta Meet
A real-time peer-to-peer video meeting app built with WebRTC and Socket.io, enabling instant browser-based video calls and chat without login or signup.
Timeline2 months
RoleFull-Stack Developer
TeamSolo
Overview
Insta Meet is a real-time video meeting app that runs instantly in the browser with no signup required. It supports peer-to-peer video calling and realtime chat, powered by WebRTC and Socket.io for fast, reliable connections.
Features
- Peer-to-peer video calling
- Realtime chat messaging
- Room-based meetings
- No signup or authentication required
Why I Built This
This project was built to explore WebRTC and understand how real-time peer-to-peer communication works under the hood while keeping the user experience friction-free.
Technical Stuff
Frontend
The frontend is built with a modern tech stack focused on performance and developer experience:
- React + Vite: Fast, modular UI development
- Socket.io Client: Realtime event communication between peers
- PeerJS: Simplified WebRTC connection handling
Backend
The backend is engineered for real-time capabilities and scalability:
- Node.js + Express: Server handling signaling and room management
- Socket.io: Event-driven peer signaling and messaging
- Dotenv: Environment-based configuration
Technical Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1: WebRTC Signaling
- Problem: Managing peer discovery and establishing connections reliably.
- Solution: Implemented a room-based signaling workflow using Socket.io.
Challenge 2: Handling Realtime Events
- Problem: Managing connection lifecycle and event listeners cleanly.
- Solution: Structured event listeners and cleanup logic to avoid stale connections.
Future Technical Improvements
- Add camera and mic controls
- Introduce participant management
- Enable screen sharing
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