Web API Cookbook Level Up Your JavaScript Applications 1st Edition By Joe Attardi
Web API Cookbook: Level Up Your JavaScript Applications 1st Edition by Joe Attardi is a hands-on guide published by O'Reilly Media that provides practical recipes for leveraging modern browser APIs. It was published in April 2024 and is intended for software developers with existing JavaScript experience. Key Information
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Attardi |
| Publisher | O'Reilly Media |
| Publication Date | April 30, 2024 (Paperback) |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Print Length | 283 pages (Paperback); 401 pages (Kindle edition) |
| ISBN-10 | 1098150694 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1098150693 |
Content Overview:
The book uses a "recipe" format, where each section addresses a specific problem using a native web platform feature, followed by a solution and discussion. It covers a wide range of APIs to help developers build more powerful and interactive web applications without relying heavily on third-party libraries. Key topics include:
- Asynchronous APIs: Working with Promises and
async/await. - Data Persistence: Using the Web Storage API and IndexedDB.
- Network Requests: Communicating with remote servers using Fetch API, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events.
- DOM Interaction: Observing DOM changes with
IntersectionObserver,MutationObserver, andResizeObserver. - Forms: Handling form submissions and validation using
FormDataand the Constraint Validation API. - Animations & Media: Utilizing the Web Animations API and the Web Speech API.
- Device Integration: Interacting with device capabilities like geolocation, battery status, and the camera.
- Performance & Debugging: Measuring performance and working with the Console API.
- Web Components: Creating reusable custom elements.
Where to Buy:
The book is available from various online merchants in both physical and digital formats.