VIMM Framework Development Update: Core Improvements (December 2024)

Hey VIMM community! I (@chiren) want to share the latest developments I've been working on in the VIMM framework's core component. As VIMM continues to evolve as an open source streaming framework, I've been focusing on enhancing its capabilities and developer experience.

🎯 Recent Core Updates:

1. New Custom Transcoding System

• Implemented a completely new transcoding system for better performance and reliability
• Added support for more flexible quality profiles
• Enhanced processing efficiency for various streaming scenarios

2. Stream Management Improvements

• Developed a new stream keys management interface for better security and control
• Streamlined the process of generating and managing stream keys
• Added features to help implementers better manage broadcaster access

3. Stream Statistics and Metadata API

• Created a new API endpoint for tracking stream statistics and metadata
• Enables real-time monitoring of stream health and performance
• Provides detailed analytics capabilities for framework implementations

4. Video Quality Framework Improvements

• Implemented dynamic quality settings system for more flexible stream management
• Enhanced source resolution naming system for better clarity
• These improvements allow developers to offer their users more granular control over streaming quality

🔧 Technical Context

The VIMM framework consists of three main components working together:

• vimm-core: Handles core streaming functionality with multi-protocol support
• vimm-chat: Provides real-time chat capabilities
• vimm-frontend: Serves as a reference implementation

These recent updates to vimm-core strengthen the foundation for developers building their own streaming platforms on the Hive blockchain.

📋 Development Roadmap

We're currently in Phase 1 of development, focusing on core fundamentals:

Phase 1 (Current Phase)

• Core streaming server implementation
• Basic Hive integration
• Initial documentation structure

Upcoming Phases

Phase 2:

• Reference frontend implementation
• API documentation
• Deployment guides

Phase 3:

• Testing framework
• Development tools
• Community contribution guidelines
• Complete documentation

💰 Development Funding

This work is made possible through Hive Proposal #320. The proposal funds ongoing development of the VIMM framework, ensuring its continued growth as an open-source solution for blockchain-based streaming platforms. Thank you to all Hive stakeholders who support this development through their votes!

🚀 Looking Forward

I'm continuing to refine the framework's core functionality, focusing on making VIMM a robust and flexible solution for developers looking to build their own streaming platforms. The updates outlined here represent ongoing efforts to improve the framework's capabilities while maintaining its open-source nature.

For developers interested in implementing or contributing to VIMM, you can find the full commit history on GitHub. The project is MIT licensed, making it freely available for use in your own streaming implementations.

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~@Chiren