Have you ever wished that websites could catch up and update themselves even when you’re not actively browsing? Well, the Background Fetch API can do just that! This amazing tool allows websites to operate seamlessly in the background, keeping users up-to-date with automatic updates and fresh content checks. The convenience and ease-of-use make it a blessing for both web developers and users, allowing them to schedule necessary tasks and ensure that their websites stay current. With its adaptability to different Wi-Fi speeds and user-friendly design, this API is a game-changer in the surfing world. With more and more developers adopting this innovative tool, browsing the web will become more dynamic, reliable, and efficient.
HTML
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width">
<title>Background Fetch API Podcast</title>
<link rel="manifest" href="manifest.json">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="apple-touch-icon.png">
<script crossorigin type="module" src="background.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<div id="wrap">
<header>
<h1><img decoding="async"
src="podcast_mic.jpg"
alt="Background Fetch Podcast"></h1>
</header>
<!-- Progress bar -->
<div id="progress-container">
<div id="progress-bar"></div>
</div>
<!-- Button to check progress -->
<button type="button" id="check-progress-button">Check Progress</button>
</div>
</body>
</html>
JavaScript
// Check if the service worker API is available
if ('serviceWorker' in navigator) {
// Register the service worker
navigator.serviceWorker.register('sw.js').then(
function (registration) {
console.log(
'ServiceWorker registration successful with scope: ',
registration.scope
);
// Check if the BackgroundFetchManager is available in the global scope
if (!('BackgroundFetchManager' in self)) {
// If it's not available, log a message to the console
console.log('The Background Fetch API is not available');
} else {
// If it is available, log a message to the console
console.log('The Background Fetch API IS available');
// Wait for the service worker to be ready
navigator.serviceWorker.ready.then(async (swReg) => {
// Start a background fetch with the id 'my-fetch'
// This fetch will attempt to download the files at the URLs below'
const bgFetch = await swReg.backgroundFetch.fetch(
'my-fetch',
['groovin.wav', 'podcast_mic.jpg'],
{
// Provide some metadata for the fetch
title: 'Episode 501: Code Stuff.',
icons: [
{
sizes: '300x300',
src: 'podcast_mic.jpg',
type: 'image/jpg'
}
],
// The total download size in bytes (22MB in this case)
// This is used to provide a progress indicator for the fetch
downloadTotal: 23048115
}
);
// Function to update the progress bar
const updateProgressBar = () => {
if (bgFetch.downloaded && bgFetch.downloadTotal) {
const progress = bgFetch.downloaded / bgFetch.downloadTotal;
document.getElementById('progress-bar').style.width = `${
progress * 100
}%`;
}
};
// Update the progress bar in response to a user action
document
.getElementById('check-progress-button')
.addEventListener('click', updateProgressBar);
});
}
},
function (err) {
// registration failed :(
console.log('ServiceWorker registration failed: ', err);
}
);
} else {
console.log('Service workers are not supported by this browser');
}
