Project Fugu: 5 new APIs to try out in your PWA

The web platform remains attractive to developers and stakeholders due to its wide reach and accessibility, allowing web apps to function across various devices and operating systems. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) enhance these capabilities by offering offline access and features traditionally exclusive to native apps. Project Fugu, initiated by Google, Microsoft, Intel, and others, aims to bridge the gap between web and native apps by enabling web apps to perform tasks previously reserved for native applications. Recently, five new APIs have been released under this project, including the Contact API, which simplifies sending messages by allowing web apps to access a user's contact list, and the Web Share Target API, which enables PWAs to receive shared content. Other APIs include the App Shortcuts API for quick access to app actions, the Badging API for displaying notifications on app icons, and the Screen Wake Lock API for preventing screens from sleeping, all contributing to more robust and feature-rich PWAs.