Acknowledging the Tools and Resources that Built Our Website: A Credits Note
The development of a website or digital platform isn't a one-person show. It's typically a collaborative process that involves various tools, technologies, and resources. One key way to recognize these contributions is through credits, which help acknowledge the value provided by different sources. These credits can be categorized broadly into two categories: Website Credits and Image Credits.
Website Credits
Website credits include the acknowledgment of the programming languages, libraries, frameworks, or tools used in the creation and maintenance of the website. Here are some of the common ones we often encounter:
React: React is a free and open-source JavaScript library developed by Facebook. It is used to build user interfaces, particularly for single-page applications. By dividing the interface into reusable 'components', React allows developers to create complex UIs that are fast, scalable, and simple to maintain.
Gatsby: Gatsby is a modern web framework for blazing fast websites. Built using React, it allows developers to build and deploy high-performance web applications that can load as fast as possible. It pulls in data from any data source, whether it's Markdown files, headless CMSs, APIs, or databases, and generates a static site that can be hosted anywhere.
Node.js: Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform, back-end JavaScript runtime environment that executes JavaScript code outside a web browser. With Node.js, developers can use JavaScript to write command line tools and for server-side scripting—running scripts server-side to produce dynamic web page content before the page is sent to the user's web browser.
Assets Credits
Just as important as the website's functionality is its aesthetic appeal, which is often enhanced through the use of images. These images often come from different online sources that allow free or paid access to their resources. It's crucial to credit these sources appropriately as a sign of respect for the original creators and in adherence to copyright laws. Here are a few key sources where images for websites may be sourced:
Pixabay: The rich repository of Pixabay offers a vast collection of high-quality stock images, videos, and music. Many of the striking images you see on our website are sourced from this platform. We appreciate the contributions of the talented community of creators who share their work on Pixabay.
Storyset: Providing an extensive collection of customizable illustrations, Storyset has been integral to giving our website its unique visual identity. The versatile illustrations offered by Storyset have added an extra layer of depth and personality to our website's visual appeal. Work illustrations by Storyset.
Freepik: A significant portion of our graphics has been sourced from Freepik, a platform that provides access to millions of resources, including vectors, photos, icons, and PSD files. We are grateful for the contribution that Freepik's resources have made to our site's visual composition. Image by vectorjuice on Freepik
Unsplash: Unsplash hosts an incredible array of free-to-use, high-resolution photographs taken by a gifted community of photographers. Many of the vivid, high-quality images on our website have been sourced from this platform.
We are immensely grateful for the contributions of these tools and resources in shaping our website. The success of a digital platform is a collaborative achievement, and acknowledging the role of these resources underscores our commitment to transparency and appreciation for the tools that help us create and maintain our digital presence.