Videosync v3.0.0 - Next Generation Platform

Release Date: December 1, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce Videosync 3.0, our biggest release yet! This major version brings groundbreaking AI capabilities, a redesigned architecture for better performance, and enhanced developer tools.

🎉 Headline Features

AI-Powered Features

• Live Transcription: Real-time transcription in 40+ languages
• Smart Summaries: Automatic meeting summaries and action items
• Content Moderation: AI-powered chat and Q&A moderation
• Smart Highlights: Automatically identify key moments in recordings

New Architecture

• Microservices-based: Improved scalability and reliability
• Edge Computing: Reduced latency with global edge network
• Serverless Functions: Custom event logic with serverless functions
• GraphQL API: New GraphQL API alongside REST

Developer Experience

• SDK v3: Redesigned JavaScript SDK with TypeScript support
• Webhooks v2: Enhanced webhook system with retry logic
• CLI Tools: New command-line tools for management
• Local Development: Docker-based local development environment

🚀 New Features

Event Management

• Multi-track events: Run parallel sessions in one event
• Dynamic agenda: Real-time agenda updates during live events
• Sponsor management: Built-in sponsor showcase and branding
• Networking lounges: Virtual networking spaces with matchmaking

Engagement

• Gamification: Points, badges, and leaderboards
• Live quizzes: Interactive quiz feature with instant results
• Virtual backgrounds: Custom virtual backgrounds for participants
• Reactions v2: Enhanced emoji reactions with animations

Analytics

• Predictive insights: AI-powered predictions and recommendations
• Custom dashboards: Build custom analytics dashboards
• Data warehouse: Export to your data warehouse
• ROI calculator: Built-in event ROI tracking

💥 Breaking Changes

Removed Features

• ❌ Legacy analytics API (v1) - Use v2 or GraphQL
• ❌ Old poll format - Migrated automatically
• ❌ Flash-based screen sharing - Now WebRTC only

API Changes

• Authentication now requires OAuth 2.0 (JWT tokens deprecated)
• Minimum API version is now v2 (v1 endpoints removed)
• Webhook payload structure updated (see migration guide)

System Requirements

• Node.js 18+ required (was 16+)
• PostgreSQL 14+ required (was 12+)
• Redis 7+ required (was 6+)

🔄 Migration Guide

Before You Upgrade

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is a major version upgrade with breaking changes.

1. Review breaking changes above
2. Backup your database
3. Test in staging environment first
4. Read full migration guide: v3 Migration Guide

For Cloud Customers

We’ll be contacting you to schedule your upgrade. No immediate action required.

For Self-Hosted Customers

Estimated migration time: 1-2 hours

# 1. Backup everything
pg_dump videosync > backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).sql
tar -czf files-backup.tar.gz /var/videosync/files

# 2. Update system dependencies
# Install Node.js 18, PostgreSQL 14, Redis 7

# 3. Run migration script
git checkout v3.0.0
npm install
npm run migrate:v3

# 4. Update configuration
cp config.example.json config.json
# Update with your settings

# 5. Test the migration
npm run test:migration

# 6. Start the service
systemctl restart videosync

API Migration

Update your API calls:

Before (v2):

// JWT authentication
fetch('/api/v1/events', {
  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${jwtToken}` }
})

After (v3):

// OAuth 2.0 authentication
fetch('/api/v2/events', {
  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${oauthToken}` }
})

// Or use GraphQL
fetch('/graphql', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${oauthToken}` },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    query: '{ events { id title } }'
  })
})

📚 Documentation

• v3 Migration Guide - Complete migration instructions
• v3 API Reference - New API documentation
• GraphQL Guide - Using the GraphQL API
• AI Features Guide - AI capabilities overview

🎯 Roadmap

Coming in v3.1 (Q1 2026)

• Spatial audio for better virtual experience
• VR/AR support for immersive events
• Advanced AI moderation
• Multi-region recording storage

Coming in v3.2 (Q2 2026)

• White-label mobile apps
• Advanced automation workflows
• Integration marketplace
• Custom AI training

💬 Support

Getting Help

• Migration Support
• Community Forum
• Enterprise Support

Known Issues

• Safari 16.x may experience audio issues (use Safari 17+)
• GraphQL subscriptions not yet available (coming in v3.1)

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Thank you for being part of the Videosync journey! We can’t wait to see what you build with v3.

Full Changelog: v2.5.0…v3.0.0