jQuery-Parallax is a lightweight front-end plugin that creates mouse-based parallax effects for layered web elements, enabling websites to simulate depth and motion through interactive animations. The library works by moving multiple layers at different speeds relative to cursor movement, producing a dynamic three-dimensional illusion commonly used in landing pages, portfolios, games, and promotional websites. Designed to integrate easily with jQuery workflows, the plugin emphasizes simplicity while still offering smooth animations and configurable behavior. Developers can customize movement intensity, axis constraints, calibration, inversion, and origin positioning to create tailored interactive experiences. The project also supports responsive layouts and device orientation input for mobile environments, extending the parallax effect beyond desktop cursor interaction.

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  • Mouse-driven layered parallax animations
  • Customizable movement intensity and calibration
  • Support for mobile device orientation input
  • Lightweight jQuery-based integration
  • Responsive behavior across screen sizes
  • Axis inversion and positioning controls

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JavaScript

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