Reload undefined EXT-X-PLAYLIST-TYPE based on Expires header

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3-5 days
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35/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
audio-video-rtc

Research direction

Start by locating the media-playlist reload logic and the handling of EXT-X-PLAYLIST-TYPE, EXT-X-ENDLIST, and Expires headers. Compare the current behavior with the HLS reload rules described in the issue. Done means VOD playlists are treated as immutable, Event playlists follow the stated start and end rules, and undefined playlist types use Expires appropriately.

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Implement reload rules based on EXT-X-PLAYLIST-TYPE and Expires header:

  • "VOD" immutable
  • "Event" start immutable and end immutable after ENDLIST
  • undefined elements can be removed from the start even after ENDLIST

The HLS spec says to use "Expires" headers to determine when/if to reload media playlists with an EXT-X-ENDLIST tag that is does not have a EXT-X-PLAYLIST-TYPE value of VOD.

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