JavaScript

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to set up a basic video chat using the Vonage Video API. This tutorial is intended for developers new to the Vonage Video API, and who have never worked with our APIs before. It assumes you have basic knowledge of:

  • Client-side JavaScript
  • Basic HTML knowledge
  • Web application development

By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basic structure of the client-side SDK for Vonage Video API
  • How to use the server SDK for the Vonage Video SDK
  • Set up a basic meeting room for multiple people

Basic video chat

Learn the basic concepts of the Vonage Video API platform, including how users can communicate through video, voice, and messaging. Explore a basic Vonage Video API flow.

Steps
1
Overview
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Before You Begin
3
Configure a Vonage Video Application
4
Creating the Project Folders and HTML Template
5
Setting Up Authentication
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Connecting to the Session and Creating a Publisher
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Initializing the Subscriber
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Testing your code in a browser
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A little bit of CSS customization
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Conclusion