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Event handlers that map complex multi-touch sequences into simplified, high-level interaction events.
Distinguishing note: Focuses on mapping raw pointer events to high-level interaction events.
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Hammer.js is a library for recognizing touch gestures in web applications. It functions as a unified interface that translates raw pointer, mouse, and touch inputs into a consistent stream of interaction data, allowing developers to detect patterns such as taps, swipes, and pans across different browsers and hardware. The library distinguishes itself through a modular architecture that uses configurable logic blocks to evaluate input streams against specific mathematical thresholds. It maintains an internal registry of active touch points to track complex multi-finger movements like pinching
Maps complex multi-touch sequences into simplified, high-level interaction events for web-based user interfaces.