Draft:Streaming Engine - Initial Draft

A streaming engine is a comprehensive software solution designed to manage, process, and deliver streaming media content. It typically includes advanced features such as adaptive bitrate streaming, real-time transcoding, live and on-demand streaming, and support for various protocols (e.g., HLS, DASH, RTMP, RTSP, SRT, WebRTC, CMAF etc.)

Use Case
It is used in scenarios where high-quality streaming with low latency and efficient bandwidth utilization is critical. Commonly used by large-scale (high availability) streaming platforms and services.

Features

 * Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: Automatically adjusts the video quality based on the viewer's internet speed.
 * Real-Time Transcoding: Converts video into different formats and bitrates on-the-fly.
 * Protocol Support: Supports multiple streaming protocols for both live and on-demand content.
 * Scalability: Designed to handle large-scale deployments and numerous simultaneous streams.