How to Use Pointer Events in JavaScript

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By Ademola Thompson

Published Oct 28, 2023

Why cater only to mouse input or touchscreens? Handle both types with the same amount of effort using pointer events.

Web applications should support a range of input devices, not just a mouse, to cater to a wider audience.
Pointer events in JavaScript handle both mouse and touch events, eliminating the need to implement them separately.
Pointer events have similar names and functionality as mouse events, making it easy to update existing code to support touch and pen inputs.