Chapter 12. The future is looking good

One of the many reasons why I love developing for the web is that the landscape is constantly evolving. Browsers are continually improving, and new features are constantly being released. The future for Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) is looking good: modern APIs allow us to access hardware and sensor APIs, Bluetooth, virtual reality, and so much more. It’s an exciting time to be a web developer.

This chapter explores many new APIs that are either in development or are due to arrive in a browser near you soon. We’ll look at Web Bluetooth, the Payment Request API, and the Share API. We’ll also briefly discuss a few new features that are on the horizon.

12.1. Introduction

As more and more users around the ...

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