Implement Local Font Access API for JS/WASM system font loading #7
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This PR implements support for loading system fonts in Gio applications running on WASM/JS using the Local Font Access API, addressing the limitation that system fonts were previously unavailable on web platforms.
Changes
Core Implementation
text/gotext_js.gowith//go:build jsconstraint to implement Local Font Access API integrationtext/gotext_other.gofor non-JS platforms that returns appropriate error messagesnewShaperImpl()intext/gotext.goto try JS font loading first, then fall back to traditional methodsBrowser Compatibility
Key Features
Developer Experience
text.NewShaper()calls automatically use system fonts when availableFONT_ACCESS_API.mdwith browser compatibility and setup instructionsexample_font_access.go) with test HTML pageserve.sh) for local development and testingUsage Example
The implementation maintains full backward compatibility while enabling rich typography on web platforms when supported by the browser.
Fixes #6.
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