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Jul 14, 2023 · Frontend Development
How Bilibili and Zhihu Achieve Fast Video Playback Using HTTP Range Requests and SourceBuffer
This article explains how video platforms like Bilibili and Zhihu use HTTP Range requests to fetch specific byte segments of a video and the browser's SourceBuffer API to dynamically append those fragments, enabling instant seeking and smooth playback without downloading the entire file.
Frontend DevelopmentHTTP RangeMedia Source Extensions
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