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722: Next Level Web APIs. Bluetooth, File Access, Thomas Steiner - Project Fugu

Jan 26, 2024
01:02:22
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Thomas Steiner from Google's Project Fugu discusses the goal of enabling new web applications. They talk about web APIs, IWA vs PWA, face detection API, web transport API, MIDI, and file handlers in a PWA.
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Quick takeaways

  • Project Fugu aims to eliminate the need for native or electron apps by creating new web APIs and standardizing them.
  • The Fugu APIs offer various functionalities like MIDI device integration, shape detection, USB device communication, and file system access to empower developers.

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Project Fugu: Enabling App Ideas on the Web

Project Fugu aims to allow developers to realize their app ideas on the web by creating new web APIs and standardizing them. The goal is to eliminate the need to switch to native or electron apps due to API gaps. The Project Fugu team is focused on making new web APIs and has already implemented several exciting ones, such as Web Bluetooth and Web MIDI. These APIs enable browser interactions with devices like Bluetooth printers and MIDI controllers. The team also envisions a future where web apps can become file handlers, allowing users to open and save files directly from their browsers. Additionally, they are working on APIs like File System Observer, which will enable applications to monitor file system changes and provide real-time updates. Overall, Project Fugu empowers developers to create richer and more powerful web applications.

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