Four JavaScript APIs landed at the bottom of awareness, having vast potential yet lacking credit. New web APIs added to the ECMAScript spec are not receiving the recognition they deserve.
The situation with these APIs is a 'catch-22' - lacking awareness due to incomplete support, while not being supported due to low awareness. They primarily power progressive web apps, closing the gap with native apps.
Creating a PWA involves more than just a manifest file; several APIs are needed for a fully native app experience on the web. The underutilized APIs play a crucial role in bringing native app functionalities to web applications.
The Screen Orientation API can detect the device’s orientation to optimize user experience, adjust UI based on portrait or landscape mode, and lock the screen for better display of videos and full-screen elements.
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