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Life & fun · August 19, 2012

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BigVideo.js

BigVideo.js launched on August 19, 2012 with 244 votes, #6 of 411 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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BigVideo.js is a JavaScript library for displaying full-screen video backgrounds on websites. It enables developers to integrate large, responsive video content that adapts to different screen sizes. The library is designed for web developers building sites that require prominent video elements as visual backdrops. It stands out for its straightforward approach to handling video scaling and playback across various browsers and devices.

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