Progressive Share Button

I had a project for a client that required several web components, but I still needed some practice to understand how they integrate into my work. As a learning exercise, I created several web components during the pre-production phase of that project. One component was a wrapper around the Web Share API that displays a share icon appropriate to the user's device with icons that will be recognizable to iOS/Mac, Android, and Windows. If the API isn’t supported on a user’s device, it intelligently removes itself from the page to not cause any errors.

Surprisingly, a share button is not a native part of HTML. I decided to share my solution on NPM as the Progressive Share Button. It's fully customizable and easy to add to any project. 

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Project Highlight: Progressive Share Button - Bridging the Web Share Gap

  • Project Genesis: Engaged in a client project demanding an array of web components, I took the initiative to dive deep into web component creation during its pre-production phase.
  • Diving into Web Share: Developed a distinctive component encapsulating the Web Share API to present a share icon that resonates with the user's device. The icons are meticulously curated for iOS/Mac, Android, and Windows users.
  • Addressing a Web Shortcoming: Recognizing the absence of a native HTML share button, I sought to bridge this gap and enhance user experience across platforms.
  • Progressive Share Button for the Community:
    • NPM Contribution: Shared my solution with the broader developer community by launching the "Progressive Share Button" on NPM.
    • Customizable for flexibility: Designed for adaptability, this component can be seamlessly tailored to fit specific project needs, making it an invaluable addition to any web initiative.