easystream-main/docs/PROJECT_OVERVIEW.md

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)

git clone <repository-url>
cd easystream
cp .env.example .env
docker-compose up -d --build
open http://localhost:8083

Development Setup

1. Follow the Development Guide
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
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.

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Ready to get started? Check out our Quick Start Guide or dive into the Development Documentation.