Announcing the Launch of Webex Web Meetings SDK V3

We are excited to announce our latest iteration of the Webex Meetings SDK: V3.0, with enhanced media management capabilities, powerful video and audio effects, and access to our industry-leading transcription system. Whether you're working on a small-scale project or a complex application, our simple yet powerful SDK is set to deliver an exceptional meeting experience. In this blog, we will be looking into the sparkling new features, exploring various use cases, and guiding you on how to get started.

What is a Webex Web SDK?

Before diving into the new release, let's clarify what the Webex Web SDK is. An SDK, or Software Development Kit, is like a toolbox for developers. It contains all the necessary components, such as libraries, documentation, code samples, and guides, that developers need to integrate specific features into their applications. The Webex Web SDK is one such kit designed to embed Webex's powerful meeting capabilities directly into web apps, offering users a seamless video conferencing experience without ever leaving your application.

Key Features of the Meetings V3 SDK

Are you ready to boost your web app's meeting features like never before with the new Meetings V3 SDK? We've made everything simpler and more powerful. Check out these cool upgrades:

• Instant Media Magic: Add awesome effects in a snap! Blur your background, swap it with a virtual one, or cut out the background noise to keep everyone focused.
• Smarter Captions: Be integrative and inclusive with Closed Captions. Foreign speakers or attendees with disabilities can keep up in real time.

And that's not all – we've freshened up our Kitchen Sink app too. It's now easier to find and play with features, including all these fantastic new updates.

Real-World Applications for the Meetings SDK

The Webex Meetings SDK V3 unlocks a world of potential for various industries. Here's how it can be put to great use:

• Educational apps can create engaging virtual classrooms for students and teachers.
• Medical apps can offer private and secure telehealth appointments.
• Banking apps can connect customers and agents smoothly for document processing and consultations.

Best of all, you can get started on building your app with a free sandbox right away.

The Shelve Apps Powered by the Meetings SDK

Here are some of the shelve applications that are utilizing the capabilities of the Meetings SDK to provide seamless meeting experiences:

• Webex Web Client: Using the Web SDK, the Webex Web client brings the ultimate experience of Webex meetings to your web browser. Visit the Webex Web Client here.
• Webex Widgets: Also utilizing the Web SDK, these widgets integrate meeting features directly into your website or service with minimal effort. Learn more here.
• Webex Instant Connect: Offering a quick meeting experience through the Web SDK, Instant Connect simplifies patient and doctor interactions. Learn more here.

What’s Next?

Our efforts don't stop here. We are already working on more advanced SDK features including:

• Multi-Stream Media - This will help you set the layout of your application as required instead of just using the presets offered by Webex. We will be announcing a beta program for this soon. Stay tuned by signing up to the Webex Beta Program.

Quick Start

To get started with the Webex Meetings SDK quickly, please refer to this introductory guide.

Packages

• NPM package
• CDN Package

Helpful Links

• Webex Web SDK Documentation
• Migrating from SDK V1/V2 to V3
• Kitchen Sink App
• Source code of Kitchen Sink app

In addition, here's a vidcast with an overview of the new features:

Webinars

We, the Developer Platform Web Team have planned for a series of Webinars on our SDK portfolios and the first of many to come was broadcasted a week ago through our Webex Developer Portal Webinars space.

The following webinar shows a live coding demo of Webex Meetings SDK V3:

Here's the link to the repository where the demo app of our live coding from the Webinar is published: Webex Samples: Meetings SDK Demo.

Future Webinars

Here are some of the future Webinars that can be expected from our team:

• Webex Meetings – Multi-Stream Support
• Webex Calling SDK
• Web Widgets
• Embedded Apps
• Guest Calling with Webex Calling SDK
• Contact Center SDK Flows

Need Some Help? We Got You Covered!

We are excited to provide you with support for these features. If you need help, the Webex Developer Support Team is standing by and happy to assist. You can also start or join a conversation on the Webex for Developers Community Forum.