Best Practices for Livestream type Channels - Chat

It's important to configure channels correctly before they are used in a production environment. This is particularly important for high-volume channels, such as those used in a Livestream environment.  Here is a list of considerations that we recommend. 

Consider Disabling

1. Read events
2. Typing events
3. File/image uploads
4. Giphy commands
5. Threading/replies
6. Attachments, URL enrichments, uploads

All of the above can be disabled from the Channel Type configuration in the Dashboard

Consider Using

1. Blocklists
2. Virtualized lists
3. Slow Mode
4. Watchers instead of members - there is no need to add users as members to Livestream-type channels that have read/write permissions for users. These channels are effectively "open" for users with a valid JWT for the application. Simply watching the channel is enough. 

Lastly, read through these guides

https://getstream.io/chat/docs/javascript/livestream_best_practices/

https://getstream.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500012878921-Chat-Basic-Guide

https://getstream.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500007673721-Stream-Chat-Success-Checklist