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In recent years, designers have been enhancing the scrolling experience on web pages, and one such technique that is becoming more common is parallax scrolling. This method, inspired by the parallax scrolling technique in video games and graphical applications, involves multiple layers scrolling at different speeds to create a sense of depth.
The idea was first implemented on websites in the early 2000s, but the exact individual or team who developed this for web use is not clearly documented in the provided sources. However, the technique can be observed in action on various websites today, such as the Nike Better World website.
A video demonstrates parallax scrolling in action on the Nike Better World website, showcasing the smooth transition of content as visitors make their way down the page. This website is an example of a site using parallax scrolling to enhance the visitor's experience.
Other examples of websites using this enhanced scrolling technique include the BBC news website, Learn Python the Hard Way, and The Creative Bloq. The Creative Bloq features a thorough rundown of sites using parallax scrolling, while Learn Python the Hard Way showcases another example of a site using an advanced scrolling feature.
Chris Coyier's article on CSS-TRICKS titled "Fancy Scrolling Sites" also provides some examples of enhanced scrolling techniques. Meanwhile, The Creative Bloq and Learn Python the Hard Way are additional examples of websites using these enhanced scrolling techniques.
As more and more websites adopt various methods to reveal content as visitors scroll down the page, parallax scrolling is becoming more prevalent in daily-use websites. This trend is expected to continue as designers continue to find innovative ways to create engaging and interactive user experiences.
