How can I implement an EPUB reader in JavaScript?

Posted by Vlad Nicula on Programmers See other posts from Programmers or by Vlad Nicula
Published on 2012-10-09T12:42:19Z Indexed on 2012/10/17 23:20 UTC
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I'm wondering if I can create an EPUB (free and open e-book standard) reader in JavaScript. The basic requirements would be:

  1. Server parts of the EPUB reader from a server API.
  2. Read the EPUB data in JavaScript.
  3. Render it on page.
  4. Provide some extra functionality, like text highlights or page notes.

I have no information about how I could do this. I'm willing to try a prototype project. What are the steps that I could take towards implementing such a thing?

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