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WhatsApp Web Clone Part 2: Let’s Add Video Calling

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Date Published
Author
Jeroen L.
Word Count
4,160
Company Posts That Month
11
Language
English
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No
Summary

WhatsApp's recent update enables direct video calling from web and desktop clients, and this article explores replicating that feature using Stream's Video Calling API. The text details the process of integrating video calling into a pre-existing chat application created with Stream's Chat SDK and Supabase for user authentication. By utilizing Stream's Video SDK and UI components, the project aims to replicate WhatsApp's seamless transition from chat to video call without the complexities of building backend infrastructure. The implementation involves adding several custom components and styling files to create a user interface that mimics WhatsApp's, using tools like React and SASS for component and style management. The article highlights the ease and reliability Stream's components offer in developing scalable and performant applications while teasing future deployment on Vercel, a platform ideal for such cloud-based projects.

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