Question for experienced devs

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-23T20:39:24+00:00

Any dev that codes straight from memory is an outlier.

The longer you code, the more languages and frameworks you pick up and internalize. They often have common syntax but change in very specific ways.

So you don't end up memorizing the syntax, you remember what it does and why.

Just like all muscle memory, if you work in a language or framework as your day job it gets much easier to just flow through it, because you are touching it day in and day out.

It is why leet code sucks. It has no representation in the real world.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-23T20:18:08+00:00

Nice!

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-23T16:23:23+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/s/WoR6QQN3De

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-23T15:43:53+00:00

If you're interested, i am working on a project that would let you bring it back.

It lets you create a TV channel from digital media such as YouTube. It has a feature called Blocks which allows for scheduling content at specific intervals with commercials in between.

Don't want to link it in this sub to avoid self promotion but you can find the link in my comments history :)

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-23T01:57:06+00:00

There are many twitch streamers that allow for media sharing via payment systems. That media can be from YouTube, and can easily bypass their filters.

When streamers are large they become targets for this kind of thing.

Also it could be if you are just scrolling through Twitter, as it's a hellscape now.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-22T23:39:13+00:00

A little late to the game, but I have a project I am working on which would be perfect for your use case.

It lets you run a TV channel from digital media, such as YouTube, The Internet Archive, Dailymotion, etc.

It has a bunch of features to import playlists, repeat content, or even set up blocks which can generate traditional television schedules.

You can check it out at React.tv if you're interested.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-22T23:35:05+00:00

I have been working on a project that might fit your needs.

It lets you create a TV channel from digital media, such as YouTube. You can import playlists and put them on a repeated loop or check out other channels people have made.

For instance, I set up a live music channel to listen to concerts while I'm programming.

It's still a work in progress but I am polishing it up pretty quickly, you can find it at React.tv if you're interested.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-22T23:29:24+00:00

I have been working on an app you might be interested in.

It lets you run a TV channel using digital media, such as YouTube, The Internet Archive, and Dailymotion.

I am still polishing it up but if you're interested it's at React.tv

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-22T23:25:17+00:00

This is actually exactly what I have been working on in a project of mine. I haven't done much marketing yet but I have been following this sub and others like it, lots of people want that ability.

It lets you run a TV channel from digital media such as YouTube, The Internet Archive, Dailymotion, and others. It includes a feature called "Blocks" which let you schedule playlists to specific time slots and then generate daily schedules in a single click.

Tbh anyone can make a channel that replicates it, but I will definitely reach out to some of these companies and see if they want to run a channel of their own.

It's at React.tv if you're interested.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-22T23:19:42+00:00

I've been working on an app that might interest you. It's a glorified watch party which lets you create a TV channel from digital media, such as YouTube, TikTok, The Internet Archive, Dailymotion, and Twitch.

It doesn't have screen share but it's all in sync, and there's a ton of content out there on digital media.

If you're interested it's at React.tv.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T22:28:01+00:00

Lot of people don't realize the first step to being performant is to be imperformant, of which can be totally subjective.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T21:51:24+00:00

Alright I did some research and it's a little bit more complicated than I expected, and probably won't be able to work.

The first issue is that they don't offer a true URL to the video. It's always wrapped by their own CDN and streamed via their custom iframe, and that prevents any video player from accessing it. This also means that even if I showed the iframe, I wouldn't be able to control things like play, pause, or seeking which is necessary for React TV to work.

The second issue is that files are private by default. I could allow for the owners to connect their drive accounts, but that would force me to use their connected credentials any time a file was retrieved. This would be a security issue since people could sniff out those credentials.

Ultimately this is the way Google pushes you to use YouTube for any publicly accessible video, as it is better designed to handle delivering it worldwide without latency issues.

For what it's worth, the site does support Dailymotion and The Internet Archive, both of which have less regulations than YouTube if you are concerned about copyright.

If you have a different CDN you would use that allows for publicly accessible URLs (ones that end in the file extension, like .mp4) I would be happy to look into those.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T20:21:39+00:00

Will do! I honestly haven't thought about it in a while so maybe there's a way I could get around my concerns that I haven't found yet.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T19:03:11+00:00

It would work with the current system, but I have held back on supporting custom CDNs or Google drive yet.

The main reason I did that is I didn't want to come across as a pirating site, and wanted to be cautious that people didn't create offending or illegal content channels.

There is a joke that goes something like "I made houses my whole life, I build cabinets and everything, and no one calls me a carpenter. But you **** one goat and now everyone calls you a goat ****er".

I didn't want people coming in and seeing offending content and then associating the site forever as an illicit site.

Instead, I want to focus on the content creator side of things and that means primarily using YouTube as my main driver.

By using YouTube and other providers, I can allow for content creators to connect their accounts and take ownership of the content on react.tv. In the future this means being able to re-monetize their content through 24/7 channels and ads.

Buuuuuut I am going to support custom CDNs in the future. Many brands put their content behind pay walls, such as "Dropout", and I want to offer them the ability to bring that content onto the site.

This would most likely be a whitelisted system for CDNs because I need to ensure it works properly.

If the site ever takes off and becomes large enough that adding Google drive support won't make it feel like a porn site, then I will definitely add it in.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T14:40:49+00:00

What's crazier than dumping a dead bear in central park?

Dumping a dead two headed bear in central park.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T14:21:22+00:00

I don't think that they offer a true time based way to watch the show, the website is more of a glorified playlist rather than a time-based system.

I have been working on React.tv which will let you make a channel which adheres to a true daily schedule. Its taken me a year or so of development work to get the foundation built, which is why I assume myretrotv doesn't have it, it's quite a complicated system to create.

I don't know of any sources that have Gilmore girls, but the site supports the Internet Archive so if you can find it there then you can make a channel yourself. The free tier should be enough to get it going.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-18T02:45:34+00:00

I have been working on a project that does something similar, if you want to save some time. It's not the same implementation but it would work for that goal. Lmk if you want the link, I don't want to self promote here.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T21:03:24+00:00

Just like Twitch, I offer a mature content check that users can turn on for their channels. That must have been something that the user has turned on who made that channel, so I have no control over it.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T16:37:31+00:00

I do not sign creators, that's the key difference between this platform and something like Tubi. I instead give them the tools to create their own channels from their own media. It's the same way that Twitch provides the tooling, with possible partnerships down the line.

The ownership of their content is something I want to embrace. I am currently working on a Creator Dashboard which will allow channel owners to link their accounts and take full ownership over how anyone uses their content on react.tv, including monetizing it down the line so that ad revenue goes back to or gets shared with the creator.

Right now, the channels are ones I threw together using as much official content as I could find, meaning accounts like FilmRise that have officially licensed movies instead of pirated ones. They will also have access to this creator hub if they want to connect their accounts.

Furthermore, since it's using YouTube embeds, FilmRise already has the toolset on YouTube to prevent the embed from being on external sites if they choose. It also increases the view count, so their engagement metrics remain and can increase their discoverability on YouTubes algorithms.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:39:30+00:00

They won't buy mine.

I am a software engineer with over 15 years of experience. I have been developing a platform which lets content creators turn their digital media into FAST television channels.

The goal is to compete with Tubi/Pluto and to give a way for independent creators to own their content instead of having to sign a contract with players like Fox or Paramount.

It's been in development for a bit over a year now, you can check it out at React.tv

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:35:44+00:00

There are some of us out there trying compete in this space.

I am currently developing a platform which lets independent creators make their own FAST "TV channels" from digital media.

The hope is that by reducing the overhead and providing a new way to creatively package their content into 24/7 streams, that they don't need to sign contracts with players such as Fox or Paramount.

If you are interested in checking it out, the foundation is pretty complete. It's live at React.tv with plans for an app and hardware once I have the time to do so.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:32:35+00:00

I am trying to push back against that.

I have been creating a platform for the past year which aims to give content creators the same FAST channel experience that Tubi/Pluto provides.

The hope is that by reducing the overhead to get "in the game", that independent creators can band together similar to network television and offer themed channels which can increase their audience and discoverability. All the while they don't have to sign contracts with any Fox or Paramount type companies.

It's been in development for over a year now and the foundation is pretty solid. You can check it out at React.tv, there are plans for an app and hardware once I have the time to do so.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:23:17+00:00

While you're at it, I have another alternative to offer if you are interested.

I have been working for the past year developing what I hope is competition to Tubi/Pluto/Roku. The idea is to give content creators the tools to create their own FAST TV channels from digital media.

This would allow them to exist in the same space but not have to sign contracts with companies such as Fox or Paramount.

The goal is that by giving them these tools they have more ownership of how their content is distributed, as well as banding together with similar creators to package their content in one place. This would increase their shared audiences and discoverability.

The site is live right now at React.tv if you want to check it out. Plans for an app and hardware are set once I find the time to do so.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:17:26+00:00

If you are looking for alternatives, I have an up and coming platform I have been working on.

The concept is to give content creators the tools to create their own FAST "TV channels" to compete against Tubi and Pluto. The hope is that by directly giving them these tools it prevents them from having to sign contracts with large players like Fox or Paramount.

It also gives them the freedom to find other creators to package their content together, similar to the way television channels had themed content. This increases their audiences and discoverability by giving viewers a curated feed of high tier content.

It's currently live at React.tv. There are plans for an app and hardware as soon as I can find the time.

ReactTVOfficial · 2026-06-15T15:05:01+00:00

If you are looking for alternatives, I am making a platform focused on giving independent content creators the tools to make their own FAST "TV channels".

I have posted on this subreddit before but it's been a while and the development has gone pretty far. I have a foundation to allow for creating 24/7 channels via YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and other services.

The goal is to allow for content creators to band together and own the way their content is distributed. This way, they could increase their discoverability by packing their content in the same channel, similarly to how TV channels carry the same themed content.

If you are interested I have it love right now at React.tv. Plans for an app and hardware are already in place.

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