Design a Video Streaming Platform

Create a video streaming service similar to YouTube or Netflix that allows users to upload, process, and stream video content.

Functional Requirements

• Upload videos of various formats and sizes
• Transcode videos to multiple resolutions and formats
• Adaptive bitrate streaming based on network conditions
• Content recommendations and search
• Live streaming support

Non-Functional Requirements

• Smooth playback with minimal buffering
• Global content delivery with low latency
• Support millions of concurrent viewers
• Cost-effective storage for petabytes of video

Questions to Consider

• How will you handle video transcoding at scale?
• What streaming protocol will you use?
• How do you optimize for different devices and network conditions?