# EasyStream Project Overview ## What is EasyStream? EasyStream is a comprehensive, high-performance video streaming platform that rivals YouTube in functionality. It's designed as a complete media ecosystem supporting videos, live streams, images, audio, documents, and blogs with enterprise-grade security and scalability. ## Key Features ### 🎥 Media Management - **Multi-format Support**: Videos, audio, images, documents, blogs - **Live Streaming**: RTMP ingestion with HLS delivery - **Video Processing**: Automatic transcoding and thumbnail generation - **Content Organization**: Categories, tags, playlists, and collections ### 🔐 Security & Authentication - **Multi-factor Authentication**: TOTP, SMS, email verification - **Role-based Access Control (RBAC)**: Granular permissions system - **Advanced Security**: IP tracking, browser fingerprinting, rate limiting - **CSRF Protection**: Comprehensive form and API protection - **Input Validation**: Strict sanitization and validation framework ### 👥 User Experience - **User Profiles**: Customizable profiles with avatars and bios - **Social Features**: Comments, likes, subscriptions, notifications - **Search & Discovery**: Advanced search with filters and recommendations - **Responsive Design**: Mobile-first, PWA-ready interface ### 🛠 Admin Dashboard - **Content Management**: Moderate videos, users, and comments - **Analytics**: Detailed viewing statistics and user behavior - **System Monitoring**: Logs, performance metrics, security events - **Configuration**: System settings and feature toggles ### 🚀 Performance & Scalability - **Containerized Deployment**: Docker-based with orchestration support - **CDN Ready**: Optimized for content delivery networks - **Caching Strategy**: Multi-level caching (application, database, template) - **Background Processing**: Asynchronous job queue system ## Technology Stack ### Backend - **PHP 8.2+**: Modern PHP with strong typing and performance - **MariaDB/MySQL**: Robust relational database with optimization - **Redis**: Caching and session storage - **ADOdb**: Database abstraction layer with prepared statements ### Frontend - **Smarty Templates**: Powerful templating engine - **Progressive Web App**: Service worker and offline capabilities - **Responsive Design**: Mobile-first CSS framework - **JavaScript**: Modern ES6+ with API integration ### Infrastructure - **Docker**: Containerized deployment with Docker Compose - **Caddy**: Modern web server with automatic HTTPS - **SRS**: Simple Realtime Server for live streaming - **FFmpeg**: Video processing and transcoding ### Security - **OWASP Compliance**: Following security best practices - **Encryption**: bcrypt/Argon2 password hashing - **SSL/TLS**: End-to-end encryption - **Security Headers**: Comprehensive HTTP security headers ## Architecture Highlights ### Modular Design ``` f_core/ # Framework core (classes, configs, functions) f_modules/ # Feature modules (frontend/backend/API) f_templates/ # Smarty templates and assets f_jobs/ # Background job classes f_data/ # Runtime data (logs, cache, uploads) api/ # REST API endpoints tests/ # Comprehensive test suite ``` ### Security-First Approach - All user input validated through `VSecurity` class - CSRF tokens on all state-changing operations - Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints - Comprehensive audit logging - IP-based access control with geolocation ### Scalable Architecture - Stateless application design - Database connection pooling - Horizontal scaling support - CDN integration ready - Background job processing ## Live Streaming Capabilities ### RTMP Ingestion - Industry-standard RTMP protocol - Stream key authentication - Real-time stream monitoring - Automatic stream recording (DVR) ### HLS Delivery - Adaptive bitrate streaming - Cross-platform compatibility - Low-latency streaming options - CDN-optimized delivery ### Stream Management - Stream scheduling and automation - Multi-quality transcoding - Stream analytics and monitoring - Chat and interaction features ## API & Integration ### RESTful API - Complete REST API for all functionality - JSON responses with consistent structure - Rate limiting and authentication - Comprehensive error handling - Webhook support for real-time notifications ### Third-party Integrations - **Telegram Bot**: Automated notifications and content sharing - **Social Media**: Auto-posting to various platforms - **Cloud Storage**: S3-compatible storage integration - **Email Services**: SMTP integration for notifications ## Development & Testing ### Development Environment - Docker-based development setup - Hot reloading for rapid development - Comprehensive debugging tools - Code quality tools (PHPStan, Psalm) ### Testing Framework - PHPUnit for unit and integration testing - Security testing suite - Performance testing tools - Automated CI/CD pipeline ### Code Quality - PSR-12 coding standards - Comprehensive documentation - Code review processes - Static analysis tools ## Deployment Options ### Docker Deployment (Recommended) - Single-command deployment - Service orchestration with Docker Compose - Automatic scaling and health checks - Production-ready configuration ### Manual Installation - Traditional LAMP/LEMP stack support - Detailed installation documentation - Custom configuration options - Performance optimization guides ### Cloud Deployment - AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean support - Kubernetes deployment manifests - Auto-scaling configurations - Monitoring and alerting setup ## Use Cases ### Content Creators - Video hosting and monetization - Live streaming capabilities - Audience engagement tools - Analytics and insights ### Educational Institutions - Course content delivery - Live lectures and webinars - Student interaction features - Progress tracking ### Enterprises - Internal video communications - Training and onboarding content - Secure content sharing - Brand customization ### Media Companies - Content distribution platform - Multi-tenant architecture - Advanced analytics - Revenue optimization ## Getting Started ### Quick Start (5 minutes) ```bash git clone cd easystream cp .env.example .env docker-compose up -d --build open http://localhost:8083 ``` ### Development Setup 1. Follow the [Development Guide](DEVELOPMENT.md) 2. Set up your IDE with project standards 3. Run the test suite to verify setup 4. Start building your features ### Production Deployment 1. Review the [Deployment Guide](DEPLOYMENT.md) 2. Configure your environment variables 3. Set up SSL certificates 4. Deploy using Docker or manual installation 5. Configure monitoring and backups ## Community & Support ### Documentation - Comprehensive guides for all aspects - API documentation with examples - Video tutorials and walkthroughs - Community wiki and FAQ ### Contributing - Open source contribution guidelines - Code review process - Feature request system - Bug reporting and tracking ### Support Channels - GitHub Issues for bug reports - Discussions for questions and ideas - Email support for enterprise users - Community forums and chat ## Roadmap ### Short Term (Next 3 months) - [ ] Enhanced mobile app support - [ ] Advanced analytics dashboard - [ ] Multi-language support - [ ] Performance optimizations ### Medium Term (3-6 months) - [ ] Microservices architecture migration - [ ] AI-powered content recommendations - [ ] Advanced monetization features - [ ] Enhanced live streaming features ### Long Term (6+ months) - [ ] Machine learning integration - [ ] Advanced CDN features - [ ] Enterprise SSO integration - [ ] Advanced compliance features ## Why Choose EasyStream? ### ✅ Production Ready - Battle-tested in production environments - Comprehensive security implementation - Performance optimized for scale - Enterprise-grade reliability ### ✅ Developer Friendly - Clean, well-documented codebase - Modern development practices - Comprehensive testing suite - Active community support ### ✅ Feature Complete - All major video platform features - Live streaming capabilities - Advanced user management - Comprehensive admin tools ### ✅ Secure by Design - Security-first architecture - Regular security audits - OWASP compliance - Advanced threat protection ### ✅ Scalable Architecture - Horizontal scaling support - Cloud-native design - CDN integration ready - Performance optimized ## License & Commercial Use EasyStream is distributed under a proprietary license that allows: - ✅ Commercial use - ✅ Modification and customization - ✅ Private deployment - ✅ White-label solutions For enterprise licensing and support, contact our team. --- **Ready to get started?** Check out our [Quick Start Guide](../README.md#quick-start-docker) or dive into the [Development Documentation](DEVELOPMENT.md).