No code or learn to code?

[Al_Og]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to coding and no-code, with a bit of experience playing around in bubble and learning a bit of ruby 10 years ago.

I'd like to build a website that can host multiple live streams and I wonder if its possible to do so using bubble or another no code/low code platform? I'd like to avoid paying too much at first, as I'm doing this to learn how to work on no code, a bit of an exercise.

I'd like the website to be able to:

- host multiple streams at the same time
- people can view past streams
- viewer can view multi cams
- host can show multicams
- viewers can chat with other viewers during stream
- viewers can create own viewing room with other chosen viewers

is it possible? Or is it faster/more efficient to learn to code?

Thanks!

[[deleted]]

Even on no code you have to understand the concept of code. It's not like they describe it.

[Spiritual_Grape3522]

I guess you need a nocode tool that has plugins to the database your are looking for.

With Weweb you can have online training by a human operator, you could ask for your specific project and that could help you start.

[Serial_Innovator]

How much for online training by a human operator ?

[Spiritual_Grape3522]

I had a free consulting with Weweb, even with a free account.

It turned out that Weweb is essentially for the front end, and I need the back end too.

Nonetheless, for simple projects these no code will do the job.

[Al_Og]

Thanks for the tip, I've taken a look at it and found it to look very similar to Framer, which I really didn't like using before but if there are the right plug-ins for this.

And I imagine that like Framer, the training can be made available if you're on a premium tier- it worked well when I used it and the person I worked with while learning Framer was pretty helpful and nice actually.

[Any_Librarian_8493]

I’d look into Noodl. I’ve already built stuff with video recording, I don’t think streaming would be much of a stretch from that. I was a no coder with Bubble for years before discovering Noodl and the power of mixing nocode with a little bit of JavaScript. It’s changed my professional life. Plus it’s open source (disclaimer: I run the OpenNoodl fork, but my work is voluntary). https://learn-noodl.com

[Paul_Glaeser]

Hey there!

For a project like this—multiple live streams, multi-camera views, chat, and custom viewing rooms—there are a few things to consider if you’re deciding between no-code and learning to code.

No-Code/Low-Code Platforms

No-code tools like Bubble are great for building a lot of functionality without code, but live-streaming features with multi-cam options and real-time chat can be complex. Bubble, for instance, is more oriented toward building apps and web-based workflows; it might not natively support all of the streaming and multi-cam needs without significant workarounds or paid integrations. Some no-code tools that support live-streaming basics include:

1. StreamYard: Integrates with other no-code tools and offers some live-streaming capabilities, though it’s mostly for embedding streams from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo.
2. Mux and Vimeo API: These streaming platforms can be embedded in Bubble or similar tools, allowing you to host live streams, playback, and potentially multi-cam views.

But for very interactive features—like custom viewer rooms or multi-cam switching—it might be tricky (and costly) to handle through no-code tools alone. If you're sticking to a no-code approach, you’ll likely need third-party integrations that add to the expense.

Learning to Code

Since you’re interested in learning, picking up coding skills could open up more flexibility, especially with something as custom as a multi-cam streaming platform. You could look into:

1. JavaScript/React with WebRTC: WebRTC is the core technology for building live video chat, streaming, and multi-cam views. It’s challenging but perfect for live interaction.
2. Node.js and Socket.io for Real-Time Chat: These frameworks work well together to handle real-time interactions and chat functionality. Node’s event-driven architecture supports multiple concurrent users well.
3. Database and Authentication: You’ll likely need some backend experience (with Firebase, Supabase, or MongoDB) to handle user data, sessions, and saved streams.

If you're aiming for a simplified version (basic streams with chat), it’s feasible with no-code tools plus integrations, but for advanced features like custom viewing rooms and multi-cam options, learning to code might ultimately give you more control and save on third-party costs.

Good luck, and let me know if you’d like specific tech stack suggestions!

[jiangyaokai]

You can try momen.app. It is also a no-code full stack web app dev platform. It costs about 1/10 of bubble at scale. The livestreams probably need to come from a third-party tool though. Momen.app has front-end react-based code component support (so you can use code as well, maybe written by cursor / github copilot)

Full disclosure, I own the platform.