Animations

CSS Animations

Defining CSS Animations

CSS animations use @keyframes for dynamic effects, with custom timing.

Introduction to CSS Animations

CSS animations allow you to animate the transition of properties over a specified duration. They are defined using the @keyframes rule and can provide more complex sequences of animations compared to CSS transitions.

Understanding @keyframes

The @keyframes rule is used to define the changes in styles at various points during the animation sequence. You can specify these changes using percentages (0% to 100%) or keywords like from and to.

Applying Animations to Elements

Once you've defined your @keyframes, you can apply them to elements using the animation property. This property includes sub-properties like animation-name, animation-duration, animation-timing-function, and more.

Animation Timing Functions

The animation-timing-function property allows you to specify the speed curve of the animation. Common values include linear, ease-in, ease-out, and ease-in-out.

Controlling Animation Iterations

The animation-iteration-count property specifies how many times an animation cycle should be played. You can set it to a specific number or to infinite for endless repetition.

Using Animation Delays

To delay the start of an animation, use the animation-delay property. This can be specified in seconds (s) or milliseconds (ms).

Combining Multiple Animations

CSS allows you to apply multiple animations to a single element simultaneously. Separate each animation with a comma within the animation property.

Best Practices for CSS Animations

Keep animations simple: Overly complex animations can be distracting and impact performance.
Use hardware acceleration: Trigger hardware acceleration by animating properties like transform and opacity instead of left or top.
Test performance: Especially on mobile devices, as animations can affect battery life and responsiveness.

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