Web APIs are sets of functionalities provided by web browsers that can be accessed using JavaScript code to interact with web pages and perform various actions. These APIs enable developers to add dynamic features to their web applications.
Some common JavaScript Web APIs are:
- Fetch API: This provides a way to make network requests and handle responses using promises
- Canvas API: This allows you to draw graphics on a web page using an <canvas> element
- Geolocation API: This enables you to get the user’s current location using GPS or other methods
- Service Workers API: This enables you to run background scripts that can intercept network requests, cache resources, and perform other tasks even when the web page is not open
There are many more JavaScript Web APIs available for different purposes. We will explore the most important and widely used ones in this series of tutorials.