What is hammer.js?
It is a open-source library that can recognize gestures made by touch, mouse and pointerEvents. It doesn’t have any dependencies.
hammer.js is a tool in the Javascript Utilities & Libraries category of a tech stack.
hammer.js is an open source tool with 24.2K GitHub stars and 2.6K GitHub forks. Here’s a link to hammer.js's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses hammer.js?
Companies
15 companies reportedly use hammer.js in their tech stacks, including Betabrand, Master of Malt, and Wayla Web.
Developers
21 developers on StackShare have stated that they use hammer.js.
hammer.js Integrations
JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, Firefox, and Google Chrome are some of the popular tools that integrate with hammer.js. Here's a list of all 6 tools that integrate with hammer.js.
hammer.js's Features
- No dependencies
- Open Source
- Multi-touch gestures
hammer.js Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to hammer.js?
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Vue.js
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