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12 Essential Web APIs Every Developer Should Know

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12 Essential Web APIs Every

Developer Should Know

@WebDeveloper
1 . Storage API
The Web Storage API (including localStorage and

sessionStorage) allows you to store key-value

pairs in a web browser. It's useful for saving user

preferences or persisting data between sessions.

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2 . Payment Request API
The Payment Request API simplifies the process of
accepting payments on the web by providing a
consistent user experience across various payment
methods.

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3. DOM API
The DOM (Document Object Model) API allows you to
manipulate the structure, style, and content of the
document. This is one of the most widely used APIs in
web development.

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4. HTML Sanitizer API
The HTML Sanitizer API helps clean up untrusted HTML
content to avoid security risks like XSS (Cross-Site
Scripting) attacks.

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5. Canvas API
The Canvas API allows you to draw graphics and
animations on a web page using the <canvas>
element, perfect for creating games, visualizations, or
custom graphics.

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6. History API
The History API lets you interact with the browser’s
session history, allowing you to manipulate the
browser's history stack (e.g., pushState, replaceState).

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7. Clipboard API
The Clipboard API allows you to read from and write
to the clipboard, enabling features like copy-paste
functionality.

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8. Fullscreen API
The Fullscreen API allows you to present a specific
element or the entire webpage in fullscreen mode,
useful for videos or immersive experiences like games.

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9. FormData API
The FormData API simplifies the process of
constructing key/value pairs representing form fields
and their values for easier form data submission via
XHR or Fetch.
10 . Fetch API
The Fetch API provides a modern and flexible way to
make asynchronous network requests, offering a
simpler, promise-based alternative to
XMLHttpRequest.
11. Drag and Drop API
The Drag and Drop API allows you to implement drag-
and-drop functionality in your web applications,
enhancing user interactions with intuitive UI elements.
12. Geolocation API
The Geolocation API provides access to geographical
location information from the user’s device, enabling
location-based services and features.
Abhishek Vaghasiya

@WebDeveloper

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