January 2019 Summaries

Video performance is a challenging aspect of software development due to its rapid scaling. To improve video performance, follow the four-step framework: set goals, measure progress, optimize, and repeat. Firstly, establish clear objectives such as increasing engagement and controlling costs. Secondly, measure Quality of Experience (QoE) using metrics like playback success, startup time, smoothness, and video quality. Thirdly, optimize performance by identifying bugs, A/B testing, improving delivery, enhancing adaptive bitrate ladders, and accelerating time-to-publish. Lastly, maintain a continuous improvement culture by repeating the process regularly to adapt to evolving standards, devices, user needs, and costs.

Latency in live video streaming is an important factor that affects user experience and depends on the specific use case. Low latency applications include real-time communication, sports broadcasting, interactive experiences, auctions, and gambling. Three main approaches to reduce latency are short segment duration, real-time protocols, and chunked-transfer segmented streaming. Proprietary solutions using WebRTC as a transport mechanism are also emerging in the market. The Mux live streaming latency spectrum classifies different latencies into high, standard, low, ultra-low, and sub-second categories based on their use cases and technologies involved.

The company has been developing partnerships that bring value to its users, focusing on integrations for a head start in building applications. They have intentionally not built a CMS for Mux Video to allow users freedom and flexibility in structuring their platforms. A new partnership with Cosmic JS allows users to optimize videos with Mux through a drag-and-drop interface within the Cosmic JS platform. Additionally, users who register with Mux can receive a $50 credit by mentioning "Cosmic JS" to the team.

The Real-Time Streaming Dashboard has been updated with seven new filter dimensions to cater to different teams' needs. These dimensions include Operating System, Stream Type, Video Title, ASN, CDN, Player Name, Country, and Sub-country regions/states. This update allows users to set up unique dashboards based on their content or infrastructure requirements. Filtered dashboard views can be saved in browser favorites and shared across teams. The new filter dimensions aim to help isolate problems quickly and efficiently.