RFC 8216: HTTP Live Streaming
Description
Official IETF specification for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).
Resource details
- Category path
- Standards & Industry›Adaptive Streaming Standards
- Classification
- Not yet classified
RFC 8216: HTTP Live Streaming is cataloged in Standards & Industry and Adaptive Streaming Standards.
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