SPA

SPA stands for Single-Page Application.

SPAs are web applications that load a single HTML page and dynamically update content using JavaScript. Popular SPA frameworks include React, Angular, and Vue.js.

SPAs and WebRTC

WebRTC applications are commonly built as SPAs because:

  • Persistent state: WebRTC PeerConnections and media streams persist in JavaScript memory - full page reloads would destroy active connections
  • Dynamic UI: Video layouts, participant lists, and call controls need real-time updates without page navigation
  • WebSocket signaling: The signaling connection stays open throughout the session

Additional reading

Tsahi Levent-Levi

Tsahi Levent-Levi

Independent WebRTC analyst. 20+ years in telecom, 13 focused on WebRTC. Writes for developers and product teams who need to understand, not just implement, real-time communications.