The Magic Behind Video Calls: A Simple Guide to WebRTC

Have you ever wondered, when you make a video call through a browser, how your friend’s face can appear on your screen so quickly? Does the video have to “fly” first to a company server overseas, and only then come back down to your phone? The answer is: not always. Welcome to the world of WebRTC, or Web Real-Time Communication. It is a powerful technology that allows our browsers to “talk” directly to each other. Let’s break down how it works without getting lost in complicated terms. 1. The Ba