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Build a Mobile Twitch Clone

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Date Published
Author
Lanre A.
Word Count
1,460
Language
English
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Summary

This tutorial provides a detailed guide on building a Twitch-style application using Stream Chat's "livestream" functionality, which integrates video streaming with a chat feature. The process involves setting up a server using an open-source API and developing a client using React Native, requiring a Stream account and MongoDB. The application consists of an authentication page and a video and chat page, where users can log in or register and engage in a chat while watching a video. The tutorial includes instructions for setting up the development environment, configuring the server, and building the client, with the source code available on GitHub for reference. Suggestions for enhancing the app, such as implementing live video streaming, are also discussed.