With the rise of touch devices, the 300ms delay between a tap and the subsequent click event can be a frustrating experience for users. Thankfully, we can overcome this challenge by utilizing the CSS touch-action property or, as a fallback, using the FastClick library. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Understanding the Technology

Before jumping into the implementation, let’s explore the concepts behind the solution.

• The CSS touch-action property allows you to manage the touch behavior of elements on your website. Supported by all major browsers including Safari 9.3, this property helps eliminate the 300ms delay.
• In scenarios where touch-action isn’t supported, we can use the FastClick library as a polyfill to achieve the same result.

How to Implement

Follow these simple steps to use the touch-action property to remove the pesky delay:

Step 1: Installation

First, you need to install the touch-action library. You can do this via npm or bower:

npm install touch-action --save

bower install touch-action

Step 2: Including the Script

You can also use the standalone version available at dist/touch-action.min.js. Here’s how to include it in your HTML:

<script src="touch-action.min.js"></script>

Step 3: Using touch-action

Now, let’s see how to use the touchAction method:

import touchAction from 'touch-action';

The above code uses the default behavior of the touch-action library, downloading FastClick from a CDN automatically when necessary:

touchAction();

Step 4: Custom Setup

If you want more control over the setup, you can specify a custom path for FastClick or a specific touch-action value:

touchAction({ src: 'assets/fastclick.min.js', val: 'pan-y' });

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while implementing the touch-action property, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure you have the latest version of your browser, as older versions may not support the touch-action property.
• Verify that the path you specified for FastClick is accurate if you are using a custom source.
• Check the console for any JavaScript errors that might be affecting the execution of the script.
• For additional support and collaboration on AI development projects, stay connected with fxis.ai.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to eliminate the 300ms delay on mobile devices. Imagine it as letting a waiter know that the dessert orders should be served immediately as soon as people finish their meals, rather than making them wait for a whole extra minute—making everything feel swift and smooth!

Conclusion

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.