HLS
M3U8 Evolution: From HLS and TS to Low-Latency CMAF
Here is a translation into natural English suitable for a blog description: This article provides an in-depth analysis of the technical evolution of HLS from its inception in 2009 to the present day. It covers the complete development path, ranging from TS streams and HEVC encoding to fMP4 containers and LL-HLS low-latency technology. Designed for developers, it offers a breakdown of the core HLS technology stack and the value of technical breakthroughs at each stage, alongside practical tool resources like FFmpeg and hls.js to help you build efficient streaming applications.