Technology Stack
Complete overview of technologies, frameworks, and tools powering Playcast Apps
Stack Overview
Playcast Apps leverages a modern, multi-language technology stack designed for high-performance cloud gaming. The architecture combines web technologies for user interfaces, native code for performance-critical components, and specialized streaming technologies for real-time gaming.
๐ฅ๏ธ User Interface Layer
๐ API & Communication Layer
โก Real-time Processing Layer
๐ฎ Game Capture Layer
๐พ Data & Infrastructure Layer
System Requirements
๐๏ธ Development Environment
๐ฅ๏ธ Platform Support
๐ง Build Tools
Frontend Technologies
โ๏ธ React Ecosystem
React
18.3.1Core UI library for building interactive user interfaces with modern React features including hooks, concurrent rendering, and Suspense.
TypeScript
5.3.3Static type checking for JavaScript providing better development experience, catch errors early, and improved code maintainability.
Tailwind CSS
3.3.0Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development with consistent design system and responsive layouts.
๐ฅ๏ธ Desktop Application
Electron
36.2.0Cross-platform desktop app framework enabling web technologies to create native desktop applications with system-level access.
Electron Store
8.xPersistent storage solution for Electron apps with JSON-based configuration and settings management.
๐งฉ UI Component Libraries
Radix UI
LatestLow-level UI primitives with accessibility built-in, providing unstyled, composable components.
Framer Motion
11.3.24Production-ready motion library for React with gesture support, layout animations, and advanced transitions.
Lucide React
0.312.0Beautiful & consistent icon toolkit with over 1000 icons, designed for modern interfaces.
Backend Technologies
๐ข Node.js Services
Node.js
โฅ 20JavaScript runtime for server-side applications with excellent performance and npm ecosystem integration.
Express.js
4.21.2Fast, unopinionated web framework for Node.js providing robust features for building APIs and web applications.
WebSocket (ws)
8.16.0Real-time communication library for bi-directional communication between client and server.
โ Java Services
Java/Spring
โฅ 11Enterprise-grade Java framework for building robust, scalable backend services with dependency injection and AOP.
Reactive Streams
LatestNon-blocking reactive programming model for handling high-throughput, low-latency applications.
๐พ Data Storage
PostgreSQL
LatestAdvanced open-source relational database with JSON support, full-text search, and ACID compliance.
Redis
LatestIn-memory data structure store for caching, session management, and real-time applications.
BigQuery
CloudGoogle Cloud's serverless data warehouse for analytics and machine learning with petabyte-scale processing.
Native & Streaming Technologies
โก C++ Native Code
Microsoft C++
MSVC 2019/2022High-performance native code for game capture, screen recording, and low-level system operations.
DirectX 11/12
LatestMicrosoft's graphics API for hardware-accelerated game capture and screen sharing with minimal latency.
Win32 API
Windows 10/11Low-level Windows APIs for system integration, process management, and hardware access.
๐ก WebRTC Streaming
WebRTC
Latest StandardReal-time communication protocol for peer-to-peer audio, video, and data streaming with low latency.
PeerJS
1.4.7JavaScript library simplifying WebRTC peer-to-peer data, video, and audio calls.
H.264 Encoding
Hardware/SoftwareVideo compression standard for efficient game streaming with hardware acceleration support.
Development Tools
๐๏ธ Build & Bundle Tools
Nx Workspace
19.4.4Smart, fast, and extensible build system with integrated tooling for monorepo development.
Webpack
5.xModule bundler for JavaScript applications with advanced optimization and plugin ecosystem.
Vite
5.3.6Fast build tool with instant server start and lightning-fast hot module replacement.
ESBuild
0.19.5Extremely fast JavaScript bundler and minifier written in Go.
๐งช Testing Framework
Jest
29.4.1JavaScript testing framework with built-in mocking, snapshot testing, and code coverage.
Vitest
1.6.0Fast unit test framework powered by Vite with Jest-compatible API.
Cypress
13.13.0End-to-end testing framework for web applications with real browser testing.
Playwright
1.49.1Modern web testing framework for reliable end-to-end testing across browsers.
๐ Monitoring & Analytics
OpenTelemetry
LatestObservability framework for generating, collecting, and exporting telemetry data.
Sentry
8.51.0Application monitoring platform for error tracking and performance monitoring.
Google Analytics
GA4Web analytics service for tracking user behavior and application performance.
Technology Integration
Understanding how different technologies work together in the Playcast ecosystem:
๐ฎ Game Streaming Flow
Game Capture
C++ + DirectX
Playjector captures game frames using DirectX Desktop Duplication API
Video Encoding
H.264 Hardware Encoding
Frames are encoded using hardware acceleration for minimal latency
Stream Distribution
Java/Spring + WebRTC
Realtime API manages peer connections and stream routing
Client Playback
React + WebRTC
Host application renders stream in Electron/React interface
๐ Data Flow Architecture
User Interface
React + TypeScript
Modern UI with type safety and component reusability
API Layer
Node.js + Express
RESTful APIs and WebSocket connections for real-time data
Business Logic
Java/Spring Services
High-performance business logic and real-time processing
Data Storage
PostgreSQL + Redis + BigQuery
Persistent storage, caching, and analytics
Technology Summary
๐ Modern & Fast
Built with the latest versions of React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern build tools for optimal development experience and performance.
๐๏ธ Scalable Architecture
Nx monorepo structure with microservices architecture allows for independent scaling and deployment of different components.
โก High Performance
C++ native code for game capture, hardware-accelerated encoding, and WebRTC for low-latency streaming deliver optimal gaming experience.
๐ง Developer Friendly
Comprehensive tooling with TypeScript, automated testing, code generation, and integrated development workflows.
๐ฏ Next Steps
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