Why you might want to build your WebApp in Canvas instead of HTML

kept by eddie aug 10

The article argues that Canvas can be a better choice than HTML for web apps with complex spatial interfaces like zoomable workspaces, but warns it sacrifices accessibility and built-in browser features.

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