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PICKNPLACE.JS
// A proof of concept of a viable drag and drop alternative

Picknplace.js

A proof of concept of a viable drag and drop alternative

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What it does

A proof of concept of a viable drag and drop alternative. I find that the drag and drop experience can quickly become a nightmare, especially on mobile. Trying to tap, hold, drag, and scroll, all at the same time, is awkward, slow, and error-prone. I've long had in mind a simpler 2-step approach: picking an item first, then placing it. So I implemented this basic version to showcase my idea. When

Getting Started

git
git clone https://github.com/jgthms/picknplace.js

Platforms

🪟windows🍎mac🐧linux

Install Difficulty

moderate

Built With

javascript

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