Company
Date Published
Author
Stephen Blum
Word count
2160
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

PubNub has developed an HTML5 Song Lyrics Animator using CSS3, featuring a song dedicated to notable internet programming figures, or "Internet Heroes," who have significantly contributed to the development of the internet. The interactive experience allows users to sync song lyrics manually using the space bar, enhancing engagement by educating them about influential programmers such as Douglas Crockford, Ryan Dahl, Audrey Tang, and Linus Torvalds, among others. Users are encouraged to manually synchronize lyrics to appreciate the achievements of these figures better, as autoplay diminishes the interactive learning experience. The game acknowledges the contributions of various programming icons, from JavaScript pioneers to creators of languages like Python and Ruby, emphasizing their impact on modern technology.