Parallax Scrolling

ELI5 — The Vibe Check

Parallax scrolling makes background images move slower than foreground content as you scroll, creating a fake 3D effect. It was mind-blowing in 2013 and now it's the 'live laugh love' of web design — still everywhere, slightly overused.

Real Talk

Parallax scrolling creates depth by moving background and foreground elements at different speeds during scroll. Implementation ranges from CSS-only (using perspective and translateZ) to JavaScript-driven approaches. Overuse can cause performance issues and accessibility concerns.

When You'll Hear This

"The client wants parallax on every section — someone tell them it's not 2014" / "Use CSS parallax with perspective instead of scroll listeners for better performance"