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3 Essential & Interactive Sites to Master Web Animations (Every Dev Should Know)

When I started diving deep into animations, I realized that theory is important, but practice and inspiration are what really drive learning. These sites were (and still are!) my companions on that journey:


3- CSS-Tricks

csstricks

Why it's awesome:

  • A goldmine for all things CSS, especially animations.
  • Offers clear tutorials and practical code examples.
  • Covers basics like @keyframes to advanced SVG animations.

Tip: Look for the "Animation" category or use the search bar.


2- web.dev (Google Developers)

animation

Why it's awesome:

  • Official Google platform for learning web best practices.
  • Dedicated module on animations with deep concepts.
  • Focuses on performance and accessibility in animations.

Tip: Start with the "Learn CSS" series for optimization tips.


1- Animate.css

animate

Why it's awesome:

  • A ready-made library, excellent for understanding complex animation structures.
  • Helps you see how @keyframes are built with multiple percentages.
  • Great starting point for analyzing pre-built dynamic effects.

Tip: Download the library and analyze the @keyframes of animations you like.

Have another Animation CSS resource to share? Drop it in the comments!

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