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AngularJS API

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Summary

AngularJS provides a suite of service APIs such as $window, $timeout, $interval, and $location that wrap browser objects. By wrapping it through service, the code becomes easier to test and remains tied to the digest cycle. For example, $interval makes automatic updates without the need for a $apply manual.

Key points

$window wrapping the object window browser
$timeout and $interval act as setTimeout/setInterval but trigger digest
$location makes it easy to manipulate URLs
Browser API packing makes testing easier with mock

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