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Stop installing npm packages for things the browser already does.

Many developers spend hours searching for libraries to solve simple problems. They often miss the built-in solutions already available in the browser.

Over the next 10 weeks, I will show you 10 Web APIs to help you build faster applications without extra dependencies.

Before we start the main series, here are some essential APIs you should know:

โ€ข History API: This allows you to update URLs without refreshing the page. It is the backbone of modern single-page applications.

โ€ข URL and URLSearchParams: Stop treating URLs as simple strings. Use these to parse, update, and manage query parameters safely. It handles encoding and edge cases for you.

โ€ข MediaDevices API: This gives you access to the camera and microphone. Use it for video calls, recording, or scanning QR codes.

โ€ข Broadcast Channel API: Use this to let different tabs of your website talk to each other. It is perfect for syncing user logout states across multiple tabs.

โ€ข Web Workers: Run heavy tasks like image processing in the background. This keeps your user interface smooth and responsive.

โ€ข Service Workers: These enable offline support, advanced caching, and background sync. They are the core of Progressive Web Apps.

โ€ข WebAuthn: This provides secure authentication using biometrics and passkeys. It is a much better alternative to traditional passwords.

The goal of this series is to help you write less code and ship better experiences. I will focus on APIs that solve real problems and provide immediate value.

Here is what we will cover:

Each week, I will provide practical examples and real-world use cases.

Follow along to discover how the browser can simplify your work.

Source: https://dev.to/kami_/the-web-platform-is-more-powerful-than-most-developers-realize-j8b