Video Streaming Service with CloudFront, S3, and EJS

Welcome to the Video Streaming Service, a web application built using CloudFront, S3, and React. This project provides a simple and effective way to stream videos, utilizing the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver a seamless and scalable video streaming experience.

Architecture Diagram

Features

• CloudFront CDN: The application leverages CloudFront as a Content Delivery Network (CDN), ensuring low-latency and high-speed delivery of video content to users across the globe.

• S3 Storage: Videos are securely stored in Amazon S3, a highly durable and scalable object storage service. S3 provides the backbone for reliable video storage and retrieval.

• EJS Frontend: The application uses the EJS templating engine for rendering dynamic content on the server side, providing a responsive and customizable user interface.

• Video Playback: Users can enjoy seamless video playback directly in the browser. The built-in HTML5 video player supports common video formats, providing a user-friendly and familiar interface.

Getting Started

To run the application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Install the project dependencies.
3. Set up your environment variables. Create a .env file in the root directory and provide the necessary configuration, including

DISTRIBUTION_LINK='CLOUDFRONT-DISTRIBUTION-KEY'
CLOUDFRONT_KEYPAIR_ID='CLOUDFRONT-KEYPAIRID'
CLOUDFRONT_PRIVATE_KEY='-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----
                           PRIVATE-KEY-GOES-HERE
                        -----END PRIVATE KEY-----'

4. Run the server using

node server.js

Future Scope

• Video Transcoding: Implement video transcoding services to support multiple video formats and resolutions.

Note

This project is designed for those looking to dive into the world of CloudFront and S3 without the complexity of rocket science — a straightforward, hands-on experience for getting familiar with these AWS services. 🚀