Baseline NTP

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Inspiration

I’ve always been interested in the web platform, but because of my full time job in C++, I don’t get enough time to explore what new features are coming out. It’s also becoming harder to find quality, reliable information about modern web capabilities. That’s what inspired me to build this project, something that helps me and other developers easily see what’s new and available in the web platform.

What it does

Baseline NTP is a Chrome New Tab Page extension that shows the latest web platform features that became available in the past year. Every time you open a new tab, you get a quick look at what’s recently launched, so you can stay up to date and explore features you might want to use in your projects.

How we built it

I built this as a Chrome extension using JavaScript. It connects to the Baseline API to fetch information about web features and displays them in a simple, easy-to-read interface.

Challenges we ran into

The main challenge was understanding how to use the Baseline API effectively. Figuring out the query language and retrieving all the results in a performant way took some time and experimentation.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

I’m happy that the extension actually works as a simple way to stay informed. It’s lightweight, loads fast, and turns an everyday action (opening a new tab) into something informative and useful.

What we learned

I learned how to integrate the Baseline API and how to handle data fetching efficiently in a Chrome extension environment. I also learned how small tools like this can make a big difference in improving developer awareness and curiosity.

What's next for Baseline NTP

Next, I plan to show upcoming features that might soon become available and highlight popular features that other developers are using. This will make it easier to see what’s trending and what’s worth exploring next.

Built With

• extension
• javascript