73 results for: effects
Alternative tools for graphic design
There are many people today who only use the following for design purposes Canva as it is a really popular software and website and there is no denying that it has a great performance and a lot of content to work with. But depending on your needs, or in the long…
Category : Web design 06-07-2023 by Laura Celis Ballesta
Top best AI Image Generators: unlocking creativity with Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing not just business and healthcare, but also the creative industries by introducing a new era of AI-generated art. The accessibility of AI technologies and tools has paved the way for a whole new generation of artists. Contrary to the common misconception that AI will replace human…
Category : Technology 05-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Impact of Social Media Engagement on SEO Maximising Results with Link Building Agency
Our daily lives now include social media, and businesses have realised its potential for engaging and interacting with the target audiences. Social media not only makes it easier to communicate with clients, but it also has substantial SEO (search engine optimisation) benefits. Businesses can increase their online visibility and rise…
Category : Social networks 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
Open source web design tools alternatives
There are many prototyping tools, user interface design tools or vector graphics applications. But most of them are paid or closed source. So here I will show you several open source options for you to try and use the one you like the most. Penpot Penpot is the first open source design…
Category : Web design 03-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
JavaScript Programming Styles: Best Practices
When programming with JavaScript there are certain conventions that you should apply, especially when working in a team environment. In fact, it is common to have meetings to discuss standards to follow. The reason is that code is much more readable when certain standards are followed. We have already seen…
Category : Javascript 28-10-2021 by Janeth Kent
What are React Hooks and what problems they solve
Working with React, - and before the release of Hooks in version 16.8 - there was always the possibility to create components in three different ways based on a number of suspects and needs: 1. Elementary components - These components are the simplest ones, they are characterized by being mere variables that…
Category : Javascript 13-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1
JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Graphic design and its impact on Web Development
In today's article we will explain the concept of graphic design, its fundamentals and what it brings into web development. Graphic design is applied to everything visual, believe or not, it can aid in selling a product or idea, it's applied company identity as logos, colors, typography of the company…
Category : Web design 05-04-2021 by
Cumulative Layout Shift, what is and How to optimize CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift, one of the new Core Web Vitals metrics, is the first metric that focuses on user experience beyond performance. Unexpected movement of web page content is a major source of irritation for users on the web. The new cumulative design change metric helps developers understand the impact of…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Luigi Nori
7 Astonishing New Uses of Machine Learning
Recently a strange video published on YouTube caused a controversy – it was a funny take on Queen Elizabeth’s traditional Christmas message created by Channel 4, a British public-service television broadcaster. They used AI to produce a fake video of the Queen making it look very realistic and if the message itself…
Category : Technology 31-12-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
How To Add Filter Effects to Images with CSS
To achieve interesting effects on your images, learn about the 'filter' and 'Backdrop-Filter' properties of CSS. CSS filters are a very attractive feature of CSS that allows you to apply certain image effects, typical of photo retouching applications, such as sepia, variations in brightness or contrast (or others) on the fly…
Category : Css 28-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Jennifer in Paradise: story of the first photo ever edited in Photoshop
A photograph with more than 30 years of history has become an icon in popular culture, or at least it remains in the memory of those who have ever used Adobe Photoshop, the well-known tool for photo retouching. Behind software like Photoshop there are dozens of stories. One of them…
Category : News and events 25-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What cybersecurity professionals have learned from the lockdown experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the rules of the game for most companies and individuals in a very short time; it has also changed the international computing universe. Sudden changes in people's habits as well as in business operations have altered some of the elements that characterize cyber-risk. And…
Category : Security 26-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
The 6 Essentials for Creating a Visually Appealing Web Design
Creating a website might seem like a simple thing. After all, what do you really need besides a good hosting provider and relevant content, right? Well, the reality is quite different. Things might have worked like that in the past, but they are quite different now. The internet is advancing, and…
Category : Web design 25-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to integrate native images lazy loading in your web projects
Support for natively lazy-loading images is now supported on the web! Look at this demo of the feature From the version 76 of Chrome, you can use the loading attribute to lazy-load images without the need to write custom lazy-loading code or use a separate JavaScript library. Let's dive into the details. Browser compatibility is supported…
Category : Programming 03-04-2023 by Luigi Nori
Awesome JavaScript Games and Js Software to create Games
Best sites js13kGames 2019 - Highlights from the js13kGames 2019 competition. js13kGames 2018 - 13 Games in ≤ 13kB of JavaScript. js13kGames 2017 - Build a game in 13kB or less with js13kGames. Adventure Triangle: Back To Home - You are lost in the cave. Try to get out and back to home. Sometimes it…
Category : Javascript 30-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to change font size and format in WhatsApp
Your WhatsApp messages can be much more original and fun by changing the font, size, or format. Here's how. WhatsApp is the leading messaging app for virtually everyone, with permission from Telegram, Facebook Messenger, or Apple Messages. And while there's a lot to be said for it, it's been getting better…
Category : News and events 04-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to save and edit photos in WebP format in GIMP
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a powerful open-source image editing software that provides a wide range of features and tools. While GIMP initially lacked native support for WebP format, the latest versions have integrated WebP support, making it easier than ever to save and edit photos in this efficient…
Category : Web design 29-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
4 Tips For Logging in Java
Did you realize there are over 9 million Java programmers in the world? When using this programming language, developers are able to build apps that are both appealing and functional. Learning how to unlock the power of Java will take a lot of time and effort in java test. One of the…
Category : Java 14-01-2020 by Janeth Kent
The best open source javascript template engines
Today we want to publish a resource that can generate an instant boost in your workflow, here we have a list of the Best JavaScript template engines to choose from, and each of them could make your development faster and easier. When you build a JavaScript application, you'll almost certainly use…
Category : Javascript 07-08-2019 by Janeth Kent
The Best Free Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom
Adobe applications are very important to people or professionals in video, image, and audio editing. Adobe Lightroom is a photography program developed for mobile phones, Mac OS and Windows, especially for photographers or digital imaging enthusiasts. The program works perfectly but is being very expensive for many people and today…
Category : Multimedia 15-07-2019 by Janeth Kent
14 JavaScript Animation Libraries
Well - designed and smooth animations are one of the most important things that makes an app stand out from the crowd. The purpose of UI animations is to help users understand the product in a more interactive way. While surfing the web in search of a cool animation library in…
Category : Javascript 17-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to Improve the Exposure of Your Business
Gaining exposure as a business – especially if you operate entirely or predominately online – can be difficult. You want to see results fast, and to do that you might attempt to spam your customers and clients with advertisement after advertisement. This is not the way to reach your goals.…
Category : Startups 31-10-2018 by Janeth Kent
CSS Shapes: how to create non-rectangular shapes (part 1)
CSS Shapes (Level 1) has been accessible in Chrome and Safari for various years, be that as it may, this week it sends in a creation form of Firefox with the arrival of Firefox 62 — alongside an exceptionally pleasant expansion to the Firefox DevTools to enable us to work…
Category : Css 17-09-2018 by Janeth Kent
Top JavaScript Libraries in 2018
As Javascript remains the most popular and widely used programming language in 2018, so grows the ecosystem around it. JavaScript has gained immense popularity over the span of a few years. Developers preferred it over other languages because it allows them to design and modify web pages in various ways and…
Category : Javascript 23-08-2018 by Janeth Kent
6 CSS & JavaScript Text Animation Snippets
Do you know? We can make some pretty text effects with basic CSS and a few lines of JavaScript. These effects range from text display animations to 3D rotations or anything else you can imagine. In this post we’ve make a list of 6 examples showcasing what you can do…
Category : Javascript 03-08-2018 by Janeth Kent
The best Free and Open-Source Video editing, VFX and compositing software
The programs listed below are the foundation of this blog. It’s Free & Open-Source Video Editing Software that does all the stuff the expensive commercial programs do. We’ll keep the links here updated, so you always know where to get them. Also, with this basic list, we are focusing on well-developed programs that work on…
Category : Multimedia 01-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Barriers To Overcome When Starting A Business
Life is never a straightforward road, and we all encounter bumps and dips along the way. If you have a dream to start your own business, some of those bumps and dips could affect your opportunities and chances of success. You may have already encountered difficulties that have made it…
Category : Web marketing 30-04-2018 by Janeth Kent
6 Free Film Effect Photoshop Actions
Film and graphic lovers rejoice! Today we give us this little pack film effect Photoshop actions! Photoshop actions allow designers to automate common sequences for increased efficiency. If you do much work with photo editing you can certainly benefit from the time saved by having some good library of Photoshop actions. There…
Category : Web design 11-12-2015 by Janeth Kent
5 Photoshop Tools To Make Life Easier
Add more power to your Photoshop creations! CSS Hat CSS Hat is a Photoshop Plugin that lets you easily translate layer styles into CSS. Just select any layer and the code will appear in the panel. It even works when you select multiple layers – you will get the CSS code with…
Category : Software 19-11-2015 by Janeth Kent
The Best CSS Frameworks for Material Design
Material design is the googles new design practice, it is mobile first approach design system created by Google. The idea of material design is to make everything in a same simple way so anybody can understand them even if it is an app with brand new functionality. Material designis derived from…
Category : Css 16-11-2015 by Janeth Kent
The Best Free SSH Tabbed Terminal Clients for Windows
PuTTy is an emulator for the terminal. It allows you to log into another computer that can be on the same network or accessed via the internet. The basic program has no security, but you can add authentication and encryption to SSH to protect internet connections. The tool also includes…
Category : Networking 05-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
10 Useful PHP Image Manipulation Libraries
In this article, we listed 10 PHP Image Manipulation Libraries which help developers making their tasks simpler. 1. Imagine Imagine is a OOP library for image manipulation built in PHP 5.3 using the latest best practices and thoughtful design that should allow for decoupled and unit-testable code. In order to produce RGB code…
Category : Php 09-06-2014 by Janeth Kent
Mozilla introduces Firefox 29
Firefox 29 was released on April 29, 2014. The new version looks significantly more like Chrome than the old Firefox. It features the same three-bar menu on the right and rounded tabs, for example. At the same time, though, it keeps the separate search form — something most other browsers have…
Category : Software 29-04-2014 by Janeth Kent
CSS: Image Hover Effects You Can Copy and Paste
In the past, we’ve wrote about some awesome examples of CSS effects that were easy to copy and paste right into your code. Today, we’re going to follow that up with ten new effects specifically built for use with images. Each example comes with an HTML and CSS snippet. 1. Sneak Peek Before we…
Category : Css 09-04-2014 by Janeth Kent
10 jQuery snippets every developer should know
For this post, we would like to share with our readers 10 JQuery Code Snippets which we’ve collected that users can copy and paste directly into their themes by which to create some nice visual effects which will spruce up your website. Enjoy ! 1. Smooth Scrolling for Internal Links $('a').bind('click.smoothscroll',function (e) { …
Category : Web design 13-02-2014 by Janeth Kent
20 Awesome Free Tools For Web Developers 2014
If you’re a web designer or a front-end developer, you probably spend a lot of time writing mark-up. Fortunatly, there are some great tools and projects on the web that can improve your next project easily and quickly. Today we have tracked down 20 brilliant free online tools for developers. We’ve…
Category : Web design 16-01-2014 by Janeth Kent
Google’s Matt Cutts: Duplicate Content Won’t Hurt You
Duplicate content is not always taken as spam by Google. Watch a new video from Matt Cutts on duplicate content and actions that Google might take in various cases: How does Google handle duplicate content and the negative effects it has on rankings. And here's the same t-shirt for the July 'duplicate…
Category : Web marketing 17-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
14 Christmas Inspired Photoshop Tutorials
Here, we have listed 15 Christmas Photoshop tutorials couse the festive season that is just around the corner. Check out the Christmas inspired Photoshop tutorials that assure to help all you designers a great deal to get the desired results. Scroll down and let us know which one of these inspired…
Category : Web design 07-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
50 Most Useful jQuery Plugins of the year #4
With thousands (yes thousands...) of new jQuery plugins that have been released we have worked hard filtering down all of the those plugins to bring you the 50 that we feel are the most innovative and useful. We have split all of the plugins into the following categories: Web Page Layout…
Category : Web design 12-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
Speed Up Your Coding with 15 jQuery CSS Plugins
Today we have 15 great jQuery CSS plugins pertained to design a beautiful site using cool effects with CSS/jQuery. 1. Stickup Stickup is a simple jQuery plugin that “sticks” an element to the top of the browser window while scrolling past it, always keeping it in view. This plugin works on multi-page sites,…
Category : Css 12-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
Must Have CSS Tools for Designers
There are a lot of tools and tutorials which can help designers and developers in learning CSS easily and rapidly. In this article we have listed 15 css tools which can help designers to achieve creative and innovative results. The following css tools can help designers to create css menus, animations, 3d shapes, layers,…
Category : Css 30-03-2020 by Janeth Kent
86 Must Have WordPress Plugins Of 2013
Today we are going to share Best 85 WordPress Plugins for 2013 which will help WordPress Webmasters all over the world. 1. ALL AROUND WORDPRESS CONTENT SLIDER CAROUSEL All Around wordpress content slider is a multi-purpose all-in-one slider solution for your website. It supports both images and video. It can be an…
Category : Software 09-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
32 Adobe Photoshop CS6 Tutorials To Help You Learn New Features
Photoshop CS6 has new features not only for graphic designers but it also has so many new features for web designers. Web designers will definitely start to use Photoshop again rather than using fireworks. This post features the best Adobe Photoshop CS6 Tutorials. 1. How to Use the New Timeline Panel in Photoshop…
Category : Software 28-11-2013 by Janeth Kent
50 Most Useful jQuery Plugins of the year #3
With thousands (yes thousands...) of new jQuery plugins that have been released we have worked hard filtering down all of the those plugins to bring you the 50 that we feel are the most innovative and useful. We have split all of the plugins into the following categories: Web Page Layout…
Category : Javascript 05-11-2013 by Janeth Kent
How Colors Affect Business: Colours speak louder than words
Color theory, also known as color psychology, can trace its roots to the 1490s, when Leonardo da Vinci wrote about it in his personal journals. Professional marketers today master the principles of color theory to lead prospective clients and customers into purchasing their products and services with such ease, that…
Category : Web design 27-08-2020 by Janeth Kent
Top 23 Free Photoshop Plugins
Looking a professional Photoshop extension for free? Today we will provide 23 free Photoshop plugins for graphic designers. These plugins suitable for web designers, graphic designers and photograpgers and the silled photographers have been acknowledged to bring these awesome free plugins into play as a base and after that tweak and…
Category : Software 22-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
Learning web design: 29 Sites Producing Podcasts And Screencasts for web Designers And Developers
We’ve gathered some resources and sites that produce audio and video content for web designers and developers. Of course, most of them offer RSS and also iTunes subscription options. And you? Are you subscribed to any of the podcasts/screencasts I listed? If so, which ones? Please share your personal recommendations in the…
Category : Web design 22-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
50 Most Useful jQuery Plugins of the year #1
With thousands (yes thousands...) of new jQuery plugins that have been released we have worked hard filtering down all of the those plugins to bring you the 50 that we feel are the most innovative and useful. We have split all of the plugins into the following categories: Web Page Layout…
Category : Javascript 23-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
17 Free Photoshop Actions You Must Download
We have collected 25 new Photoshop actions to apply to your photos. The beauty of Photoshop actions are they are huge time saver, as well as allowing you replicate popular photo effects in a matter of seconds. This roundup we have compiled a great compilation of fresh must down Photoshop…
Category : Software 13-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
15 Advanced CSS3 Text Effect Tutorials
If you want to give your website more visually appealing text - CSS Text Effect Tutorials can help you achieve this goal. For many year Photoshop have been the only solution for Text Effects, but CSS3 now can help us to create awesome text effects. In this post we've gathered 15 Advanced CSS3 Text Effect…
Category : Css 13-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
32 best bootstrap tools and generators for web developers
If you are developer, you must be aware of the bootstrap. If you introduce it to your website, your website’s popularity will get a boost for sure. Why? Because Bootstrap has a responsive framework which is way too important in keeping sites transparent. Bootstrap tools and generators have a lot of benefits…
Category : Css 12-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
29 Awesome jQuery Responsive Navigation Menus
In this post we will show 29 beautiful and awesomel jQuery responsive navigation menus. All the menus are compatible with all modern browsers and mobile devices and are suitable for web projects, HTML5 & CSS3 website templates, landing pages, business and portfolio websites. So please follow our jQuery tag for more stuff about Jquery…
Category : Javascript 09-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
13 jQuery Plugins and Tutorials for e-commerce website
E-Commerce websites are making shopping easy for customers. The number of ecommerce websites are growing with every day. Shopping Cart is the most important aspect of an E-Commerce website. We all know that jQuery plugins helps us to add difficult things to our websites very easily. Below you’ll find 13 jQuery shopping cart plugin and…
Category : Javascript 02-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
15 stunning examples of CSS 3D transforms
Web designing requires a highly professional outlook and the know how of the correct procedures that go about making a design attractive. A factor that every designer should be familiar is the fact that HTML5 and CSS3 are parallel to each other and blend together. 3D graphics, 3D Games and 3D…
Category : Css 25-11-2020 by Janeth Kent
12 Must Read Tips and Tricks For Web-Design And Web-Dev Addicts
Today, websites are often sophisticated and complex. Web sites often act as business partners, perform complex tasks that help run and even improve a business or personal enterprise. Most programmers are not just desktop programmers , web programmers or scripting gurus – often have to master many different skills. Over time, most software…
Category : Web design 16-07-2013 by Janeth Kent
The Best Free Online Photo Editing Sites
Modern cameras can make digital photography seem very easy, and even the most basic models will often produce crisp, clear photos. We generally use Adobe Photoshop or other graphics applications to make some photo effects or photo editing. But what if some of you dont have Adobe Photoshop or any other applications…
Category : Web design 06-06-2019 by Janeth Kent
16 fantastic examples and uses of the parallax effect
Parallax (also called "Parallax scrolling") is a web design effect that consists of simulating the movement of objects on a web at different speeds and in different "layers". By creating the illusion that there is a background and figures in the foreground, it manages to trick our brain into thinking…
Category : Javascript 09-04-2020 by Janeth Kent
10 jQuery Custom Browser Scrollbar Plugins
Custom jQuery scrollbars are really important for creating original and beautiful web applications and websites. jQuery scrollbar plugins and scripts can help you easily add some amazing custom scrollbars to your website. Today, we suggest you 10 useful custom jQuery browser scrollbar plugins. 1. SLY Sly is a JavaScript library for advanced one-directional…
Category : Javascript 26-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
25 Tutorials of User Interface CSS3 Effects (Advanced)
We want to present a series of 25 well-explained tutorials of User Interface CSS3 Effects . These CSS effects give developers a quick and easy solution when it comes to enhancing impressive ui styling, and will work on most modern browsers. 1. Interactive Infographic with SVG and CSS Animations Learn how to build…
Category : Web design 25-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
Tutorials, Videos, Free Books, and More Resources for Learning jQuery
Maybe you’re a jQuery pro. Maybe you’re John Resig... But, in the other hand, maybe you read words like “jQuery”, and think: “jQuery What?” . If you belong to this category of person, now is the time to learn jQuery. According to jQuery.com, jQuery is a fast, concise, JavaScript library that simplifies…
Category : Javascript 19-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
The Best Free Online Photo Editors
Online photo editors offer a quick and effective way to edit images and allows the everyday person to take their photos one step further without having the technical knowhow that a photographer would. Today we are sharing 10 online photo editors for all of your quick fix photography needs. PIXLR Pixlr is an…
Category : Software 22-07-2021 by Janeth Kent
25 Metro Style Scripts and Tutorials for Web Developers
The Metro Design style is slowly gaining popularity since most web developers today prefer to use it for their various websites with the use of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Here we have listed some Metro Style Scripts and Tutorials for web developers ad designers. All to make it easier for you to…
Category : Web design 28-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
30 HTML5 Tutorials for All Skill Levels
HTML5 is the next evolution in website development so whether you’re a web developer or a serious game developer wanting to explore the web as a new platform, HTML5 has something for each of you. If you want to learn or improve your web design skills and make the most of…
Category : Web design 17-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
14 Video Editing Software Tools
Video editing is difficult especially on a budget. Today we are featuring a roundup of 14 pieces of software and online tools to give you a leg up next time you are needing to crank out some editing. Enjoy! 1. Clipcanvas Video editor 2. Videotoolbox It's FREE It's capable of processing video files up to 600…
Category : Software 17-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Essential Design Tutorials for Professional Designers
Today I will show some awesome tutorials created by very professional designers. First tutorial is about adding lighting effects to a dull image. For this kind of stuff you will need some stock images which are mentioned in the below link. The tools which you must know are Layers, Models,…
Category : Web design 30-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
The Best Experimental Chrome Features You Should Check Out
Google Chrome is a great browser as it is, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come with its share of annoyances and curiosities. You can fix some of these, as well as add new features by playing around with Chrome's experimental settings. Here are a few we really like. When you…
Category : Software 24-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
What’s New in jQuery 2.0
The second branch of the web’s most popular JavaScript library was released on April 18, 2013. jQuery 2.0 is now available for download but don’t rush off and install it just yet — there is one major change… No More Support for IE6/7/8 (or IE9 and IE10 if they’re used in “Compatibility View” mode). I…
Category : Javascript 21-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Top Resources For Bootstrap
Bootstrap is an interactive front-end web development framework, designed to facilitate the development of applications and other elements. The latest version of Bootstrap, Bootstrap 4, combines JavaScript, HTML and CSS allowing you to create an active, fast and efficient web page. The design of a responsive web page is one…
Category : Web design 17-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
20 Best Wireframing Tools for Web Designers and Developers
A website wireframe also known as a page schematic or screen blueprint, is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website. Wireframes are created by User Experience professionals called Interaction Designers. The interaction designers who have broad backgrounds in visual design, information architecture and user research, create…
Category : Web design 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
20 Useful and Amazing CSS3 Tutorials
We have listed 20 Amazing CSS3 tutorials, which show you how to develop some top notch CSS3 effects for your websites and personal blogs. Enjoy! 1. Create a Stunning Menu in CSS3 In this tutorial you will learn how to develop a white stunning drop down menu using CSS3. You can download…
Category : Programming 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Transform A Simple Website in Vibrant Ecommerce Portal
Web Design with respect to internet has never been limited to any barriers or disciplines, which is why attractive design in combination with online marketing has successfully created something known as ‘Ecommerce’. Readying an ecommerce portal is much more than just development or designing alone, it includes enough brain-work too.…
Category : Web design 04-05-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
50 Useful jQuery Plugins
We have compiled a list of 50 awesome plugins: we have split all of the plugins into the following categories: Web Page Layout Plugins, Navigation Plugins, Form Plugins, Slider & Carousel Plugins, Chart & Graph Plugins, Image Effect Plugins, Video Plugins, and finally, everything else in-between. Web Page Layout Plugins equalize.js equalize.js is…
Category : Javascript 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent