Buffer Settings - Storm JavaScript Library

In this guide, you will get to know all the configuration options and parameters related to data buffering by the library.

Sample Code

                        
const streamConfig = {
    stream: {
      ... // stream settings
    },
    settings: {
        ... // general settings
        buffer: {
            minValue: 0.5,
            startValue: 0.5,
            maxValue: 1.5,
            targetValue: 1.0,
        },
        video: {
            ... // video settings
        }
    }
};

Description of Fields and Parameters

Parameter name	Parameter type	Required	Default	Description
minValue	number	Yes	0.2	Minimum stream length (in seconds) below which buffering will start.
startValue	number	Yes	0.5	Required stream length (in seconds) for it to start playing.
maxValue	number	Yes	0.2	Maximum stream length (in seconds) above which the video will begin to accelerate to ensure minimal delays compared to the source material.
targetValue	number	Yes	0.1	Buffer length that stormLibrary will try to maintain.

Table 1. Buffer Configuration Table

Please note that while the declaration of the buffer object itself is not required, all parameters must be defined at the time of its creation.

Next Step

For the next step please check our Storm JavaScript Library Storage Settings guide where you’ll learn about how to configure storage options.

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