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Frontend APIs Real Life Projects

The document outlines various Frontend APIs useful in real-life projects, detailing their use cases and descriptions. Key APIs include LocalStorage for user data storage, Geolocation for fetching user location, and Notification API for sending alerts. Other notable APIs include Fetch for asynchronous requests, WebSockets for real-time communication, and Service Worker for offline capabilities.

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Frontend APIs Real Life Projects

The document outlines various Frontend APIs useful in real-life projects, detailing their use cases and descriptions. Key APIs include LocalStorage for user data storage, Geolocation for fetching user location, and Notification API for sending alerts. Other notable APIs include Fetch for asynchronous requests, WebSockets for real-time communication, and Service Worker for offline capabilities.

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Frontend APIs Useful in Real-Life Projects

LocalStorage API

Use Case: User data storage without server.

Description: Stores data in browser's local storage. Data persists until manually cleared.

Geolocation API

Use Case: Fetch user geographical location.

Description: Retrieves user's current location (latitude, longitude) for location-based services.

Notification API

Use Case: Send browser notifications.

Description: Allows sending notifications to users, useful for real-time updates.

Canvas API

Use Case: Draw graphics and animations.

Description: Allows drawing 2D and 3D graphics, images, and animations. Useful for games and

interactive UI.

Audio and Video API

Use Case: Control audio and video elements.

Description: Provides functions to play, pause, and control volume of media content.

Web Storage API (SessionStorage)

Use Case: Temporary data storage for the session.

Description: Stores data only for the duration of the page session (until the tab or browser is closed).

Fetch API

Use Case: Asynchronous network requests.


Description: Allows fetching data from a server asynchronously without reloading the page. Helps in

dynamic web pages.

WebSockets API

Use Case: Real-time, bidirectional communication.

Description: Establishes a persistent connection between client and server, useful for real-time

applications like chat apps.

Drag and Drop API

Use Case: Enable drag and drop functionality.

Description: Allows users to drag and drop elements like files, images, and text in web pages.

Clipboard API

Use Case: Copy and paste data to/from the clipboard.

Description: Allows reading and writing data to the clipboard programmatically.

File API

Use Case: Handle file inputs and manipulate files.

Description: Enables reading and manipulating files selected by the user without uploading them to

the server.

Fullscreen API

Use Case: Enter fullscreen mode in browser.

Description: Provides functionality to make elements or the entire page fullscreen for an immersive

experience.

Vibration API

Use Case: Vibrate mobile device.

Description: Allows triggering a vibration on the user's mobile device. Useful for alerts and
notifications.

Speech Recognition API (Web Speech API)

Use Case: Convert speech to text.

Description: Recognizes user voice and converts it to text, useful for voice commands and voice

search.

Intersection Observer API

Use Case: Track visibility and scroll position.

Description: Detects when elements come into view on the screen, useful for lazy loading and

animations.

Background Sync API

Use Case: Sync data in the background.

Description: Allows background tasks to sync when the user has a stable internet connection. Ideal

for offline apps.

Payment Request API

Use Case: Handle payment requests.

Description: Allows creating a standard way for websites to request payments from users,

supporting various payment methods.

Service Worker API

Use Case: Enable offline capabilities.

Description: Runs in the background and allows caching resources to make websites available

offline or in low-network conditions.

Media Devices API

Use Case: Access media devices like camera and microphone.


Description: Allows users to capture audio/video using the device's camera and microphone.

Battery Status API

Use Case: Get battery status.

Description: Retrieves information about the device's battery level and charging status, useful for

energy-efficient apps.

Geofencing API

Use Case: Monitor geographic boundaries.

Description: Allows tracking user's location and triggers actions when they enter or exit a defined

geographical area.

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