5 web APIs that add mobile functionality to your project
Blog post from LogRocket
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are essential tools for developers to implement complex functionalities and foster communication between services, with web APIs being categorized into Browser APIs and Third-party APIs. Popular Browser APIs include the Geolocation API, DOM API, History API, Canvas API, and Web Animations API, each facilitating various web functionalities like location access, HTML document interfacing, browser history management, visual graphics rendering, and animation coordination. The article highlights several mobile-friendly web APIs such as the Web Share API, Contact Picker API, Clipboard API, Web Speech API, and Notification API, which bring native mobile functionalities to web projects. Additionally, it discusses emerging APIs like the Screen Wake Lock API, WebXR Device API, and Web NFC API that are expected to gain wider browser support in the future. These APIs are critical for developers aiming to create web applications that emulate the user experiences found in mobile apps.