Launch your own video app with text-based chat in minutes with the updated Twilio Video Open Source ReactJS application

The updated Twilio Video Open Source ReactJS application now includes out-of-the-box chat support for textual and file-based messaging, allowing developers to launch their own video apps with this feature in minutes. Chat within the video experience provides a valuable channel for users to send clarifying messages, promote inclusivity, encourage participation, and level up productivity. The new feature is built using Twilio's Conversations API, which provides flexibility to manage participants and fetch message history, and is accessible to all end-users throughout the lifetime of the call. The ReactJS app components leverage the MaterialUI library for easy styling and customization of the UI.