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Web API Cookbook: Level Up Your JavaScript Applications

Web API Cookbook: Level Up Your JavaScript Applications

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JavaScript gives web developers great power to create rich interactive browser experiences, and modern web APIs enable web-based applications to come to life like never before. This hands-on cookbook helps you explore the powerful APIs available in modern browsers and guides you through the specific tasks that they unlock.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2024
Publisher: O'Reilly Media


JavaScript, the powerful language used by web developers, empowers them to create rich and interactive browser experiences. The browser itself plays a significant role in this realm, offering a wide range of capabilities. Modern web APIs have revolutionized the way web-based applications function, enabling actions that were once limited by browser plug-ins. While some of these APIs are still in the experimental phase, many are already available for use today.

In this hands-on cookbook, author Joe Attardi takes readers on a journey to explore the powerful APIs available in modern browsers. He guides them through specific tasks that these APIs unlock, ensuring that they gain a deep understanding of their functionality. The beauty of these APIs is that they are web standards, meaning they are widely supported and documented by trusted resources such as MDN Web Docs. This comprehensive documentation allows developers to apply their knowledge across different companies and projects, fostering a transferable skill set.

The book delves into the breadth of functionality available in modern browser APIs. It explores future APIs that are still in the experimental stage, providing insights into what the future holds for web development. Additionally, developers are introduced to newer elements, such as dialogs, which eliminate the need for third-party libraries. By leveraging native APIs, developers can build more powerful and interactive web applications that offer a seamless user experience.

Furthermore, the book delves into the permissions model used by the browser to unlock functionality such as geolocation and push notifications. By understanding these permissions, developers can ensure that their web applications comply with ethical and legal guidelines, while also providing users with a seamless and secure experience.

In conclusion, JavaScript gives web developers immense power to create rich and interactive browser experiences. Modern web APIs, supported by the browser itself, have transformed the way web-based applications function. With this hands-on cookbook, developers can unlock the full potential of these APIs and build more powerful and interactive web applications that cater to the needs of users in today's digital world. The knowledge gained from this book is transferable across different companies and projects, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in web development.

Weight: 502g
Dimension: 235 x 177 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781098150693

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