Sasha Shynkevich
Web APIs you might not know about
#1about 3 minutes
Understanding the landscape of modern web APIs
Web APIs are extensions to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that allow developers to create more interactive and powerful web applications.
#2about 6 minutes
Detecting page zoom with the Visual Viewport API
The Visual Viewport API provides an accurate way to detect page zoom on both desktop and mobile, unlike older methods that fail on mobile devices.
#3about 4 minutes
Communicating between browser tabs with the Broadcast Channel API
The Broadcast Channel API enables direct communication between different browser tabs, windows, or iframes without needing a server connection.
#4about 6 minutes
Detecting QR codes and barcodes directly in the browser
The Barcode Detection API allows web applications to scan and decode various barcode formats, including QR codes, from an image without server-side processing.
#5about 6 minutes
Adding haptic feedback with the Vibration API
The Vibration API provides a simple way to trigger device vibration, enhancing user feedback for actions in web applications on supported mobile devices.
#6about 9 minutes
Sanitizing user input and accessing device contacts
The HTML Sanitizer API helps prevent cross-site scripting attacks by cleaning user-generated content, while the Contact Picker API provides secure access to a user's contacts.
#7about 2 minutes
Why native browser APIs are replacing third-party libraries
Modern browsers are evolving rapidly, shipping powerful native APIs that often eliminate the need for external libraries, encouraging developers to continuously learn the platform's capabilities.
#8about 7 minutes
Q&A: Who designs web APIs and why use them over libraries
A discussion on how web standards are created by browser vendors and community groups, and the benefits of using standardized native APIs over third-party libraries for consistency and performance.
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Q&A on adopting new web APIs
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The rapid evolution of JavaScript and modern web APIs
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Exploring the potential of future web APIs
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Why learning about new APIs benefits developers
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JavaScript's journey from browser wars to native APIs
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Relying on native browser features and the platform
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Exploring new browser APIs in Interop 2025
New Browser APIs, End of React Create App, Smuggling Data in Emoji and more with Rowdy Rabouw
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