Weird Browser APIs - Exploring Quirks and Oddities

Explore the quirky side of browser DOM APIs in this 46-minute conference talk from CSS Day 2017. Dive into the peculiarities of the web platform, examining lesser-known and sometimes bizarre APIs such as the Fullscreen API, DOM Events, Indexed DB, showModalDialog, CSSStyleDeclaration, Canvas, and WebRTC. Gain insights into why these unconventional features exist, the challenges they present, and valuable lessons to be learned from their design. Discover how these APIs shape the web development landscape and impact your coding practices. Access the presentation slides for a visual guide to the discussion, and connect with the speaker, Mike Taylor, for further exploration of the topic.

Mike Taylor | Weird APIs | Browser API Special, CSS Day 2017