Metadesign Solutions

Building a video chat application for a US based company capable of supporting multiple users engaging in live discussions.

How MetaDesign Solutions (MDS) successfully created a platform for topic-based Video Discussions.

Client

GetVokl

Established in 2017, GetVokl brought innovation to the world of debates with their idea of live topic-based video discussions via an App or Browser.

GetVokl allows users to have discussions in groups of up to 4 people that share your interests, often with different viewpoints, providing an engaging and rewarding experience over web and mobile. GetVokl also helps users in growing their communities and help them in making new connections via interactive video conversations.

DOMAIN

Entertainment

SERVICE CATEGORy

Video Chat Application

Time Duration

Data Analytics and Insights

Technologies Used

  • MongoDB
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
     

Challenges

Technology Challenges Faced

  • Videos were recorded using a custom HLS streaming service and were of a lower quality than that was required in the case of a 4 user combined stream. The MDS team resolved the issue successfully.
  • Low bandwidth connections in discussions with 4 users generated an issue where users would unexpectedly drop out of rooms. MDS created a bespoke module which successfully resolved the issue.

Solution

Solution Strategy Overview

GetVokl was required to be completely functional even on devices connected to poor quality networks with a large user base being able to enjoy seamless video discussions and with an even larger set of users having the ability to watch discussions in progress as well. Keeping the client’s directives in mind, MetaDesign Solutions designed GetVokl to be lightweight yet feature-rich and intuitive.

  • Web Development

    MDS developed an intuitive and lightweight web platform from which users taking full advantage of Angular 4 to create a robust and fluid front-end experience on both desktop and mobile web browsers. The front-end was linked seamlessly to Opentok, which controls audio and video streaming. Firebase was utilized to push notifications and real-time data transfers.

 

  • Mobile Development

    To ensure the clients’ requirements for an easily accessible Video Discussion Platform were met, GetVokl required a two-pronged approach for the mobile segment.
    Mobile apps were created for Android and iOS platforms utilizing Native Android app Development and Native iOS app development which ensured a seamless, robust and user-friendly experience.
    This was augmented with a powerful and mobile-friendly website which could allow users to drop into video discussions without downloading the app, which further removed barriers to entry.

  • Backend Development

    To ensure that GetVokl which is a traffic and bandwidth-heavy video platform ran smoothly even under stress, MDS developed a robust backend framework which could effortlessly support high volumes of VoIP communication. utilizing NodeJS, Express, MongoDB. Firebase was used to optimize data transfer. This combination of technologies was stress-tested to ensure a robust and scalable backend which would effortlessly support GetVokl.

Impact

The Transformative Impact

MetaDesign Solutions successfully overcame all developmental hurdles and delivered a Feature-Packed, responsive and user-friendly Video Discussion platform to GetVokl. The platform has an extensive reach by being quick and easy to join in discussions and spread one’s views or view discussions in progress and gain an insight into what people are thinking about globally.

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