Data Exchange Between Browser Tabs Using JavaScript

In the article 'Send Data Between Tabs with JavaScript', the author explains how to share data between open tabs in a web browser. It begins by addressing a common challenge faced by developers who wish to synchronize information in real-time. The author emphasizes the importance of utilizing the BroadcastChannel API, which allows for communication across tabs opened on the same page. There are concrete code examples that showcase how easily this object can be leveraged to send information—both as a universal channel and one specific to a certain context. Towards the end, the article discusses other methods of data sharing that may seem less effective, such as local storage. It concludes with an encouragement for developers to experiment and be creative in using the BroadcastChannel in their everyday work.