Project Title : Online Streaming Application
Team Members:
Name : ABC
CAN ID Number :12345
Name : ABC
CAN ID Number : 1234
Institution Name :XYZ
Phase-2 Solution Architecture
Overview
This document outlines the solution architecture for a real-time online streaming application built
using React.js (front-end), Node.js (back-end), and integrated with Stripe/PayPal for secure
payment processing. The architecture ensures a seamless streaming experience with real-time
updates, secure user authentication, and payment handling.
Technical Requirements:
Front-End (React.js):
● React.js for UI building (component-based approach).
● Redux/Context API for state management (e.g., user session, media playback).
● Axios/Fetch API for HTTP requests.
● Socket.io-client for real-time updates (e.g., media control, playback status).
● Bootstrap/Material-UI for responsive UI design.
Back-End (Node.js):
● Node.js for server-side logic.
● Express.js for RESTful API to handle requests (user management, media content,
subscriptions).
● Socket.io for real-time bi-directional communication.
● JWT for authentication and secure user sessions.
● Stripe/PayPal API for payment processing.
● MongoDB for data storage.
● Mongoose for MongoDB schema and validation.
● CORS for handling cross-origin requests.
● Bcrypt.js for password hashing.
Database (MongoDB):
● MongoDB for storing user profiles, content library, subscriptions, and media history.
● Mongoose ORM for schema validation and interactions with MongoDB.
Payment Integration:
● Stripe for credit card and wallet payments.
● PayPal for PayPal transactions.
Authentication & Security:
● JWT for secure, token-based authentication.
● Bcrypt.js for password hashing and comparison.
● Helmet.js for securing HTTP headers in Node.js.
● Rate Limiting (using libraries like express-rate-limit) to prevent brute-force attacks.
● CORS for managing cross-origin requests.
Architectural Components:
Client Layer (React.js Front-End):
● React.js: Dynamic, component-based user interface.
● State Management: Uses Redux or Context API to manage global states like user session,
video playback.
● Socket.io-client: Establishes WebSocket connection with the server for real-time data like
media control (pause/play), video progress, etc.
● JWT Authentication: Manages user authentication and stores JWT tokens in HTTP-only
cookies or local storage for session security.
Application Layer (Node.js Back-End):
● Node.js & Express.js: Handles API requests for user authentication, media control, and
subscription management.
● Socket.io: Manages real-time updates for playback control, content streaming, and
notifications (e.g., when a video is paused or resumed).
● JWT Authentication Middleware: Secures sensitive API routes (user login, registration,
account details) using JWT tokens.
● Payment Gateway Integration: Communicates with Stripe/PayPal API to securely process
payments for subscriptions.
● REST API: Provides JSON responses for front-end requests (e.g., user profile, media
details).
● Bcrypt.js: Secures user passwords by hashing them.
Database Layer (MongoDB):
● MongoDB: Stores documents related to user profiles, watched content history,
subscription plans, and media content.
● Mongoose ORM: Manages schema validation for entities like users, media, and
subscriptions.
● Sharding: MongoDB supports horizontal scaling to handle large media datasets and
high-volume traffic.
Component Diagram:
This diagram illustrates the interactions between the front-end, back-end, and database, including
real-time updates (via WebSockets) and external payment services (Stripe/PayPal).
Detailed Workflow:
1. User Registration & Authentication:
○ User enters credentials (email, password) in the front-end.
○ Front-end sends a POST request to the Node.js back-end for authentication.
○ Back-end verifies credentials and issues a JWT token if valid.
○ Front-end stores the JWT token and uses it to make authenticated API requests for
media or account-related features.
2. Real-Time Streaming Control:
○ User plays, pauses, or seeks media in the front-end.
○ Front-end communicates with the back-end via Socket.io to synchronize
playback.
○ Server sends updates to all connected clients (e.g., when a media session is
paused, or the playback position changes).
3. Payment Processing:
○ User selects a subscription plan and proceeds to checkout.
○ Front-end collects payment information (credit card, PayPal) and sends it to the
back-end.
○ Back-end calls Stripe/PayPal API to process the payment.
○ After successful payment, back-end updates the subscription status and sends a
confirmation via Socket.io.
4. Order & Subscription Management:
○ The back-end stores subscription details in MongoDB and updates the user
profile.
○ The back-end sends a notification to the front-end about successful subscription
activation.
Scalability & Performance:
● Horizontal Scaling: The system is designed for horizontal scalability, allowing multiple
Node.js instances to be deployed behind a load balancer to handle increasing traffic.
● Real-Time Updates: Socket.io enables low-latency communication between the front-end
and back-end, ensuring smooth and instant media updates.
● Database Sharding: MongoDB’s sharding feature ensures efficient handling of large
datasets and rapid data access across high-traffic systems.
Conclusion
This solution architecture provides a scalable, secure, and user-friendly online streaming
platform that supports real-time media updates, user authentication, and payment processing. It
ensures a seamless streaming experience for users while securing sensitive data and offering
flexible payment options.
