nchutchind/cordova-plugin-streaming-media

function to close video via javascript

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#70 opened on Jul 23, 2016

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Description

Thank you for this awesome plugin I have a question, how we can stop and close the playing video from javascript?

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Tech stack
javascriptjavaandroid
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
Cordova plugin developmentJava for Android
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
The issue requests a JavaScript function to close/stop a playing video via the Cordova plugin. Currently, the plugin may not expose such a method. Investigate the plugin's source code (likely in `src/android/` for Java and `www/` for JavaScript bridge) to understand the existing API. Look for existing close or stop methods in the native implementations. Consider adding a new JavaScript function `Media.prototype.close` that calls a native method. Review the plugin's documentation and any linked PRs for prior attempts. Identify the native methods for controlling the media player (e.g., `stop()`, `release()`) and expose them to JavaScript.