WebRTCSignalisierung
WebRTCSignalisierung, or WebRTC signaling, refers to the process of establishing a peer-to-peer (P2P) connection between two or more participants in a real-time communication session using the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) API. Unlike traditional media streaming, which relies on centralized servers for routing, WebRTC enables direct communication between browsers or devices, reducing latency and bandwidth usage. Signaling is essential because WebRTC itself does not include a mechanism for discovering peers or exchanging session descriptions—it requires an out-of-band channel to coordinate the setup of the connection.
The signaling process typically involves exchanging SDP (Session Description Protocol) offers and answers, which describe the
Common signaling methods include proprietary solutions like Google’s STUN/TURN servers or open standards like SIP. Modern
WebRTC signaling is a critical component in applications like video conferencing, VoIP, and collaborative tools, enabling