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Gatsby Image Background Slider

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Updated: 8 Aug 2020
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Lazy-loaded background images, with a simple fade transition between them, using gatsby-image. Inspired by react-background-slider, except for—well—the obvious.

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Overview

The Gatsby Image Background Slider is an innovative tool designed to provide a smooth and visually appealing slideshow of high-resolution background images. It emphasizes performance through lazy loading, ensuring that images are only loaded when needed. This not only enhances the user experience but also prevents performance issues associated with loading large image files. Inspired by the React Background Slider, this tool brings a fresh approach to background image displays, merging both aesthetic appeal and technical efficiency.

Using Gatsby Image ensures that the images remain sharp and load in an optimized manner, enhancing the overall visual appeal of your website. This background slider is easy to implement in your projects and seamlessly integrates into your existing layouts.

Features

  • Lazy Loading: Only loads images when they are needed, which improves page performance and reduces load times.
  • Simple Fade Transition: Provides a smooth fade effect between images, adding aesthetic value without distracting the user.
  • High-Resolution Support: Designed for high-quality images, ensuring that background visuals remain crystal clear on all devices.
  • Easy Integration: Simply incorporate the slider into your existing Gatsby layout with minimal setup required.
  • NPM Ready: Available as a package on NPM, making installation straightforward for any JavaScript project.
  • MIT License: This open-source project allows for modification and use in personal or commercial projects without restrictions.