Blog posts and news around Flottform
Explore Flottform's new licensing model. Learn how the Compose.us Non-Commercial License (CUNCL) empowers developers with free, non-commercial access while offering clear pathways for commercial use. Discover how you can contribute to Flottform's growth, gain a commercial license, and shape the future of peer-to-peer innovation.
Discover how Flottform simplifies WebRTC with an event-driven API that puts developers in control. Learn how its architecture enables peer-to-peer data transfers, custom workflows, and dynamic UI updates—all while abstracting the complexities of WebRTC. Perfect for building intuitive, developer-friendly applications!
Flottform's new browser extension makes file and text sharing effortless by detecting input fields on any webpage and enabling secure peer-to-peer connections. It works with WebRTC to inject shared data directly into forms in just a few clicks. This post reveals the technical journey behind its creation, including Chrome extension contexts and manifest configuration. Whether you're a developer or productivity enthusiast, discover how we're redefining sharing and simplifying workflows!
We gave Flottform's UI a much-needed makeover — no more confusing buttons, tricky customization, or mobile struggles. Now it's clearer, more flexible, and ready to fit anywhere you need it. Hackathon vibes officially retired!
Creating expense reports without the usual chaos. With Flottform's WebRTC-powered transfers, gather receipts across devices instantly—no stress, just easy reporting. Cheers to hassle-free expenses!
Ever wonder how WebRTC handles real-time connections through firewalls? Meet STUN and TURN servers! STUN helps discover public IPs, while TURN steps in as a relay when direct connections fail. In this post, we dive into how these two crucial components keep WebRTC running smoothly across complex networks. Spoiler: even the internet needs a middleman sometimes!
In this fourth part of our WebRTC Demystified series, we explore the WebRTC Data Channel, a powerful feature enabling real-time, peer-to-peer data transmission beyond just audio and video. Learn how the Data Channel works, how to implement it in your applications, and why it's essential for tasks like file sharing, multiplayer gaming, and more!
In this third part of our WebRTC Demystified series, we pick up from our last post on signaling, where devices exchanged connection details. Now, it's time to address the next challenge: establishing a reliable connection between peers, even behind networks and firewalls. Enter ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment)—the process that gathers and tests routes to ensure peer-to-peer WebRTC connections. Let's dive into how ICE makes real-time communication possible!
In this second part of our WebRTC Demystified series, we take a closer look at the essential role of signaling—the step that gets devices talking before real-time communication can happen. Building on the foundation from our previous post, we'll explore how signaling enables video calls and peer-to-peer connections. Ready to dive deeper into how WebRTC functions behind the scenes? Let's jump in!
WebRTC might sound like tech magic, but in this first installment, we're breaking it down into bite-sized pieces. Get ready to understand the basics of real-time communication and how it's changing the way we connect online—no wand-waving required!
What's the secret sauce for creating products that developers actually enjoy? We're exploring the ingredients—from robust tools to user-friendly interfaces—that make devs want to keep coming back for more. Because when developers are happy, everyone wins!
Want to make your links pop on social media? We've got you covered with a guide on creating killer OG images! Learn why these little graphics pack a big punch, how to design them to catch eyes and clicks, and why a boring link preview won't work. Get ready to know how to make your links stand out online.
Creating web forms that users actually enjoy? It's not a myth! In this guide, we show you how to design forms that are smooth, efficient, and frustration-free. And with Flottform, you can make data transfer between devices a breeze, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. Your users might even wonder if filling out forms just got… fun? Okay, maybe not fun, but definitely less painful!
We're exploring the wide range of use cases WebRTC offers. From video conferencing to peer-to-peer file sharing, WebRTC is revolutionizing how we interact online. Get ready to see how these use cases could transform your experience!
We just wrapped up another hackathon, and let's just say, sleep was optional but progress wasn't! From crazy ideas to working prototypes, we pushed Flottform further and had a blast doing it. Check out what we built in record time!
Flottform is gaining traction, but it's not just luck—it's our focused teamwork and streamlined processes making it happen. From improved collaboration to smarter workflows, we're fine-tuning how we work to keep Flottform on the rise. See how our organizational efforts are putting Flottform in the spotlight!
We've been making the rounds at events, sharing what Flottform is all about. Missed them? No worries—here's a recap of the highlights and a sneak peek at what's next on our event calendar. Spoiler: there's more excitement ahead!
Big news! We've got a new team member on board, who's ready to help us take Flottform to the next level. Plus, we've rolled out a feedback form—go ahead, give it a spin and let us know what you think!
We're all ears! Whether you're curious, confused, or just want to brainstorm, we're ready to talk Flottform. Let's connect and chat about how we can make it even better—because your input is what shapes our future.
It's Demo Day, and we're putting Flottform in the spotlight! After all the hard work, we're excited (and maybe a little nervous) to present our progress and get real-time reactions. Let's hope for high fives and maybe a few 'wow's!
We're diving deep into market research to pinpoint exactly where Flottform fits best. It's like matchmaking, but with data—figuring out who needs us most and how we can meet their needs. Here's to finding our ideal audience!
We've rolled out our shiny new landing page, and it's ready for prime time! It's more than just a pretty face—it's the gateway to everything Flottform. Now we wait to see if visitors love it as much as we do!
Finding the sweet spot between client work and building our own product isn't easy. We're learning how to juggle both without dropping the ball—or losing our sanity!
With the prototype in hand, we're now shifting gears to focus on attracting potential customers. It's all about refining our offering and showing the world why Flottform is a game-changer.
We've opened the doors for early user feedback on our prototype. It's all about listening carefully to what works, what doesn't, and where we need to make improvements. Every comment is a step toward refining Flottform into something truly user-friendly.
We dove into a hackathon, fueled by caffeine, to turbocharge our progress and emerged with a working prototype! It was a whirlwind of coding, quick decisions, and maybe one too many pizza slices, but we're now one step closer to our goal.
After some intense brainstorming, we finally landed on a name—Flottform! Now that the name's settled, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get a prototype up and running. Join us on this journey as we turn ideas into something real, one feature at a time.
Mission: Make web form file uploads as easy as pie. Goal: Ensure your files don't take the scenic route to the server. Get ready to see us battle the quirks of uploads so you don't have to!
What do developers do when they're not coding for clients? Build their own awesome (or maybe disastrous) products, of course! Join us as we juggle client work, code, and a whole lot of coffee to create something cool—fingers crossed!