Unsplash
Unsplash is a popular online platform that provides a vast library of high-quality, royalty-free stock photos contributed by photographers worldwide. It allows users to browse, download, and use images for personal and commercial projects without attribution requirements, though it is often appreciated. The platform is widely used by developers, designers, and content creators to enhance websites, applications, and marketing materials with professional visuals.
Developers should learn to use Unsplash when building applications or websites that require high-quality images without licensing fees or legal complexities, such as in content management systems, blogs, portfolios, or marketing tools. It is particularly valuable for rapid prototyping, MVP development, or projects with limited budgets, as it offers an easy-to-integrate API for programmatically accessing and displaying photos, saving time and resources compared to custom photography or paid stock services.