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	**Use the following command to debug issues: '''''GST_DEBUG=4 gst-launch-1.0 <pipeline>''''', this provides detailed debugging output.		**Use the following command to debug issues: '''''GST_DEBUG=4 gst-launch-1.0 <pipeline>''''', this provides detailed debugging output.

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 == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==
-#What is GStreamer used for?
+*What is GStreamer used for?
-#*GStreamer is used to create streaming media applications such as media players, video editing software, and real-time multimedia processing tools. It supports multiple platforms and a wide range of codecs.
+**GStreamer is used to create streaming media applications such as media players, video editing software, and real-time multimedia processing tools. It supports multiple platforms and a wide range of codecs.
-#*You can install GStreamer using your system's package manager.
+*How can I install GStreamer on my system?
-#**For Fedora: '''''sudo dnf install gstreamer1.0*'''''
+***For Ubuntu/Debian: '''''sudo apt install gstreamer1.0*'''''
-#**For windows, download pre-built binaries from the official GStreamer website. [https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/download/#windows Windows GStreamer].
+**For windows, download pre-built binaries from the official GStreamer website. [https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/download/#windows Windows GStreamer].
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	CJ Mirafuentes (cj.mirafuentes@proventusnova.com)		CJ Mirafuentes (cj.mirafuentes@proventusnova.com)
	\|\| '''Date:''' March 10, 2025		\|\| '''Date:''' March 11, 2025
	\|}		\|}
			<!---NOTE!!!: change the date every time this is published--->
	== About GStreamer ==		== About GStreamer ==

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	meson test -C <build_directory> --suite gst-plugins-base		meson test -C <build_directory> --suite gst-plugins-base

			== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==

			#What is GStreamer used for?
			#*GStreamer is used to create streaming media applications such as media players, video editing software, and real-time multimedia processing tools. It supports multiple platforms and a wide range of codecs.
			#How can I install GStreamer on my system?
			#*You can install GStreamer using your system's package manager.
			#*For Ubuntu/Debian: '''''sudo apt install gstreamer1.0'''''
			#*For Fedora: '''''sudo dnf install gstreamer1.0'''''
			#**For windows, download pre-built binaries from the official GStreamer website. [https://gstreamer.freedesktop.org/download/#windows Windows GStreamer].
			#How do I check which plugins are installed?
			#*You can list installed plugins by running: '''''gst-inspect-1.0 \| less'''''
			#Can I use GStreamer for live streaming?
			#*Yes, GStreamer supports live streaming through plugins such as RTSP, RTP, and WebRTC.
			#How do I troubleshoot pipeline errors?
			#*Use the following command to debug issues: '''''GST_DEBUG=4 gst-launch-1.0 <pipeline>'''''
			This provides detailed debugging output.

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			\| '''Authors:'''
			Sonni Lorenz F. Cubero (sonni.cubero@proventusnova.com)

			CJ Mirafuentes (cj.mirafuentes@proventusnova.com)
			\|\| '''Date:''' March 10, 2025
			\|}
	== About GStreamer ==		== About GStreamer ==

Sonni: Initial creation of GStreamer Development page

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Initial creation of GStreamer Development page

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== About GStreamer ==

GStreamer is a framework for creating streaming media applications. The fundamental design comes from the video pipeline at Oregon Graduate Institute, as well as some ideas from DirectShow. Available across multiple platforms and licensed under the LGPL, GStreamer is suitable for both free and proprietary use, running on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

The framework is based on plugins that provide various codecs and other functionalities. These plugins can be linked and arranged in a pipeline, which defines the flow of data. Pipelines can also be edited using a GUI editor and saved as XML, allowing for easy creation of reusable pipeline libraries.

=== GStreamer Components ===
GStreamer is packaged into multiple components:

* '''gstreamer''': The core package
* '''gst-plugins-base''': An essential exemplary set of elements
* '''gst-plugins-good''': A set of good-quality plugins under LGPL
* '''gst-plugins-ugly''': A set of good-quality plugins that might pose distribution problems
* '''gst-plugins-bad''': A set of plugins that need more quality improvements
* '''gst-libav''': A set of plugins that wrap libav for decoding and encoding
* Other additional packages

== Building GStreamer ==

This setup is recommended for developers who want to work on the GStreamer code itself, as well as for application developers who need to test features that have not yet been released.

=== Prerequisites ===
The following dependencies must be installed on the Linux system:

'''Compiler'''
* GCC, Clang

'''Package Manager'''
Any one of the following will do:
* apt, dnf, snap, etc.

'''Packages/Dependencies'''
* meson, ninja, flex, bison, gitlint

The GStreamer build environment was emulated via VMware Workstation 17 Pro with the following specifications:

{| class="wikitable"
| '''Operating System''': || Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS
|-
| '''Processors''': || Number of processors: 4
Number of cores per processor: 1
|-
| '''Memory''': || 8GB
|-
| '''Storage''': || 30GB (Expandable)
|}

=== Getting the Source Code ===
To build GStreamer, first, secure the latest copy of the source code:
* GitLab: [https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/gstreamer/gstreamer GStreamer Repository]

After obtaining the source, ensure that the GStreamer version is compatible with the installed Meson version. Switch to the appropriate branch based on your Meson version.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ GStreamer and Meson Version Compatibility
! GStreamer Version !! Meson Version
|-
| 1.25 (main branch to date) || >= 1.24
|-
| 1.24 || >= 1.1
|-
| 1.22 || >= 0.62
|-
| 1.20 || >= 0.59
|}

'''Note:''' To verify which Meson version is compatible with GStreamer, check the '''meson.build''' file.

=== Updating Subprojects ===
GStreamer modules are typically found under the '''subprojects/''' directory. These modules are not updated automatically and must be updated manually.

To update subprojects, execute the following command:

meson subprojects update

=== Setting Up the Build with Meson ===
To set up GStreamer and its modules, execute the following command:

meson setup <build_directory>

'''Note:''' You can specify any directory name for '''<build_directory>'''. The command will automatically create the directory if it does not exist.

=== Building GStreamer and Its Modules ===
Once Meson has finished setting up the module, execute either of the following commands to build:

ninja -C <build_directory>

Or

meson compile -C <build_directory>

== Testing the GStreamer Build ==
To test all components, run the following command:

meson test -C <build_directory>

To test a specific component, use the following command:

meson test -C <build_directory> --suite gst-plugins-base

= 🏗 Need a Solution for Your Project? =
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✅ Optimize your '''embedded system''' for better performance?
✅ Integrate '''AI and computer vision''' into your products?
✅ Improve '''multimedia processing''' for real-time applications?
✅ Develop a '''robust and scalable''' web platform?

Our team has helped businesses across multiple industries solve these challenges.

📩 '''Let’s collaborate!''' Contact us at '''[support@proventusnova.com](mailto:support@proventusnova.com)''' or visit '''[ProventusNova.com](https://proventusnova.com)''' to discuss your project. -->