Architecture Overview
Explore the comprehensive architecture of Playcast's cloud gaming platform. From real-time streaming to distributed services, understand how cutting-edge technology delivers seamless gaming experiences.
System Architecture
Multi-layered architecture combining native performance with modern web technologies for optimal cloud gaming experiences.
- Layered service architecture
- Native C++ game capture engine
- Real-time WebRTC streaming
- Distributed service design
- Scalable infrastructure patterns
Performance Focus
Optimized for low-latency gaming with hardware acceleration, efficient encoding, and streamlined data flow patterns.
- Hardware-accelerated video encoding
- Sub-50ms input latency
- Adaptive bitrate streaming
- Memory pool optimization
- Efficient resource utilization
Security & Privacy
Enterprise-grade security with end-to-end encryption, secure authentication, and comprehensive access controls.
- End-to-end WebRTC encryption
- Clerk authentication integration
- Role-based access control
- VPN security services
- Secure communication protocols
Analytics & Monitoring
Comprehensive observability with real-time metrics, performance monitoring, and predictive analytics capabilities.
- OpenTelemetry integration
- BigQuery analytics pipeline
- Real-time performance dashboards
- Predictive scaling algorithms
- Error tracking and alerting
Interactive System Architecture
Architecture Layers
Architecture Principles
Performance First
Every architectural decision prioritizes low-latency streaming and responsive user experiences. Hardware acceleration and optimized data flows ensure sub-50ms input latency.
Modular Design
Services are loosely coupled with well-defined interfaces. Each component can be developed, deployed, and scaled independently while maintaining system cohesion.
Scalable Architecture
Horizontal scaling capabilities with stateless services, distributed processing, and cloud-native deployment patterns support growing user demands.
Security by Design
End-to-end encryption, secure authentication, and comprehensive access controls are integrated at every architectural layer, not added as an afterthought.