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CSS Animations allow for dynamic, interactive styling of webpages with smooth transitions and effects.

CSS Animations are a great way to add life and motion to your webpages. In this guide, we’ll cover the basics of CSS Animations, how to create them, best practices, and some examples to get you started.

Getting Started

To get started with CSS Animations, you’ll need to have a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. You’ll also need a text editor to write your code. Once you have the basics down, you can start creating your own animations.

How To

Creating a CSS Animation is relatively simple. First, you’ll need to define the animation using the @keyframes rule.

This rule will define the start and end states of the animation, as well as any intermediate states. Next, you’ll need to define the animation using the animation property.

This property will define the duration, delay, and other properties of the animation.

  • Define the animation using the @keyframes rule.
  • Define the animation using the animation property.
  • Add the animation to an element using the animation-name property.

Best Practices

When creating CSS Animations, there are a few best practices to keep in mind.

First, make sure to use the animation-fill-mode property to ensure that the animation is visible when the page is loaded.

Second, use the animation-timing-function property to control the speed of the animation.

Third, use the animation-delay property to delay the start of the animation. Finally, use the animation-iteration-count property to control how many times the animation will run.

Examples

Here are a few examples of CSS Animations to get you started:

  • Fade In: @keyframes fadeIn { 0% { opacity: 0; } 100% { opacity: 1; } }
  • Slide In: @keyframes slideIn { 0% { transform: translateX(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0%); } }
  • Rotate: @keyframes rotate { 0% { transform: rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

For more examples and detailed instructions, check out the W3Schools CSS Animations Tutorial.

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