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Life & fun · April 2, 2013

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Chardin.js, beautiful instructions for apps

Chardin.js, beautiful instructions for apps launched on April 2, 2013 with 203 votes, #4 of 528 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

Chardin.js is a JavaScript library that creates on-screen instruction overlays for web applications. It helps developers add guided tours and feature explanations directly into their apps by highlighting specific elements and displaying instructional text. The tool is designed for developers building web applications who want to improve user onboarding and feature discovery without extensive custom coding.

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