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Pointing Forward - Updated

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Overview

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Explore the evolution of touch interaction in web development through this JSConf.Asia 2013 conference talk. Delve into Microsoft's research on touch usability, including optimal target sizes and positions. Discover the concept of Pointer Events, an advancement from traditional Mouse Events, enabling richer web applications. Learn about multitouch capabilities, interaction models, and device-specific actions. Gain insights into designing for multiple pointer devices and see a practical demonstration. Understand how to implement these concepts in your own projects and prepare for a Q&A session to address any lingering questions about this forward-thinking approach to web interactivity.

Syllabus

Intro
Research
Touch target size
Touch target positions
Microsoft Guidelines
Multitouch
Pointer Events
Pointer Cancel
Attributes
Interaction Model
Width Height
Pen
Device Specific Actions
Multiple Pointer Devices
Demo
Getting started
Questions

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