description DragDropTouch Overview
DragDropTouch is a JavaScript polyfill for pages that use the standard HTML5 drag-and-drop API. It translates touch events into drag, drop, and related browser events so interfaces designed for mouse input can also respond to touch input. The library can be loaded as a module or enabled through its DragDropTouch.enable function, making it relevant to web developers maintaining draggable controls on touch-capable devices.
help DragDropTouch FAQ
What problem does DragDropTouch solve on a touchscreen?
DragDropTouch translates touch events into the browser events expected by the standard HTML5 drag-and-drop API. This lets interfaces built for mouse dragging respond to touch input without rewriting every drag-and-drop component.
Does DragDropTouch replace the HTML5 drag-and-drop API?
No. It is a JavaScript polyfill that adapts touch input to the existing drag, drop, and related browser events. The page still uses the standard HTML5 drag-and-drop model underneath.
Can DragDropTouch be loaded as an ES module?
Yes, it can be loaded as a module as well as through a regular script setup. The correct import path and initialization method should follow the version of the library used in the project.
Will DragDropTouch make every drag-and-drop interface work perfectly on mobile?
It improves compatibility for interfaces that already use HTML5 drag-and-drop, but it cannot fix poor hit areas, custom gesture conflicts, or application-specific event bugs. Test the actual interface on the target mobile browser after adding the polyfill.
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