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Which Programming Languages Are Being Used by Popular Streaming Services (Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube…)?

Streaming services like Netflix, Apple TV, and others use a wide variety of programming languages to handle different aspects of their platforms, from backend systems and APIs to video playback and user interfaces.

Each platform uses a mix of backend technologies, cloud services, video streaming protocols, and machine learning models to deliver a robust, scalable, and personalized streaming experience.

Summary of Technology Stacks

Backend:

Netflix: **Java, Python, Go, Node.js, C++
**Apple TV+:
Swift, Python, JavaScript, Node.js
Amazon Prime Video: Java, Python, Go, Node.js, C++
Disney+: Java, Python, Go
YouTube: Python, Go, Java, C++, JavaScript (Node.js)
Hulu: Java, Python, Go, C++, Node.js

Frontend (Web and Mobile):

Netflix: React (JavaScript/TypeScript), Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
Apple TV+: Swift (iOS, tvOS), JavaScript (for web), HTML5
Amazon Prime Video: React (JavaScript), Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
Disney+: React (JavaScript/TypeScript), Swift (iOS, tvOS), Kotlin (Android)
YouTube: React/Angular (JavaScript), TypeScript, Swift (iOS, tvOS), Kotlin (Android)
Hulu: React, TypeScript, Swift (for iOS), Kotlin (Android), Objective-C

Video Streaming & Delivery:

Netflix: HLS, C++, Java
Apple TV+: HLS, C++
Amazon Prime Video: HLS, DASH, C++
Disney+: HLS, DASH, C++
YouTube: HLS, DASH, C++
Hulu: HLS, DASH, C++, CDNs

Machine Learning & Recommendation Systems:

Netflix: Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Apple TV+: Core ML, Python
Amazon Prime Video: Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Disney+: Python
YouTube: Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Google ML frameworks)
Hulu: Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch), Apache Spark, Google Cloud AI

Read Complete article here: https://medium.com/@CodingAdventure/which-programming-languages-are-being-used-by-popular-streaming-services-netflix-apple-tv-amazon-9a6ef02dca98

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