Shiny.js simulates reflections on the web for mobile devices
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Shiny.js simulates reflections on the web for mobile devices launched on January 16, 2019 with 113 votes, #276 of 2,587 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.
In plain words
Shiny.js is a JavaScript library that creates realistic reflection effects on web pages, optimized for mobile devices. It simulates how light reflects off surfaces to add visual polish to web designs. The tool is designed for web developers who want to incorporate dynamic reflection animations without building from scratch. Its lightweight approach makes it suitable for mobile performance where such visual effects are typically difficult to implement efficiently.
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