StreamingApp

A Python-based streaming application that demonstrates real-time streaming processing combined with shell-based automation. This project is designed to serve as a foundation or proof-of-concept for building robust streaming solutions and can be adapted to various use cases that require handling streaming media and logging events.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Folder Structure
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Overview

StreamingApp is a modular project that leverages Python for core streaming logic and Shell scripts to automate operational tasks. It is structured with a focus on clarity and maintainability, making it easy for contributors to extend or adapt its functionality.

Note: This README serves as a starting point. Update the sections as the project evolves to accurately reflect the features and instructions.

Features

• Real-Time Streaming Processing: Efficient handling of streaming content using Python’s robust libraries.
• Modular Architecture: Clean separation of concerns with core logic in src/ and operational scripts in bin/.
• Integrated Logging: Captures important runtime events and errors in the logs/ directory.
• Shell Automation: Provides helper scripts in the bin/ folder to simplify deployment and execution.
• Cross-Platform (Unix-Focused): Initially designed for Unix-like systems with potential for Windows support upon configuration adjustments.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python: Version 3.8 or higher.
• Operating System: Unix-based (Linux/macOS preferred); Windows users may need to adjust some shell scripts.
• (Optional) Virtual Environment: Recommended to keep dependencies isolated.

Steps

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ihor-haivan/streamingApp.git
   cd streamingApp

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment (Optional):

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate   # On Windows, use: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install Dependencies:

   If a requirements.txt exists, install the necessary packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   Otherwise, manually install the required libraries as you expand on the project.

Usage

To start StreamingApp, use one of the available entry points:

• Using the Shell Script:

  Navigate to the bin/ folder and run:

  bash bin/start.sh

• Directly via Python:

  Run the main application script located in the src/ directory:

  python src/main.py

Customize these commands as your project structure and entry points evolve.

Folder Structure

streamingApp/
├── bin/                # Executable shell scripts for deployment & operations
├── logs/               # Directory to store log files generated during runtime
├── src/                # Core Python source code for streaming logic
├── .gitignore          # Specifies intentionally untracked files to ignore
├── LICENSE             # Project license (GPL-3.0)
└── README.md           # This documentation file

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button on GitHub.

2. Create a Feature Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

3. Commit Your Changes: Make sure to write clear, descriptive commit messages.

   git commit -m "Add: description of your feature"

4. Push Your Branch:

   git push origin feature/your-feature

5. Open a Pull Request: Provide a detailed explanation of your changes and the problem they solve.

Ensure that you adhere to the coding standards and include necessary tests to validate your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
See the LICENSE file for further details.

Contact

For additional questions or support, please reach out:

• Ihor Haivan – GitHub Profile