JavaScript Animation: Framer Motion & GSAP
Animations are a key part of modern web design. They guide users, create delight, and make interfaces feel alive. With JavaScript, you can create complex, smooth animations that go beyond CSS. Two of the most popular libraries for UI animation are Framer Motion and GSAP.
Framer Motion
Framer Motion is a production-ready animation library for React. It uses declarative props for animation states and transitions, making it easy to create sophisticated UI interactions without manually handling timelines.
Fade In
Declarative React animation.
Slide Up
Declarative React animation.
Scale Bounce
Declarative React animation.
GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)
GSAP is a high-performance JavaScript animation library. It provides a timeline-based approach for sequencing animations and supports almost all CSS properties, SVGs, and complex transforms with precise control.
Scroll Reveal
Powerful JS timeline animation.
Timeline
Powerful JS timeline animation.
SVG Morph
Powerful JS timeline animation.
Why Use JavaScript Animations?
- Interactive UIs: Guide users and improve usability.
- Dynamic content: Animate charts, graphs, sliders, and modals.
- Brand personality: Make your website memorable with smooth motion.
- Advanced control: Timeline sequencing, staggered animations, and scroll-based triggers.
With Framer Motion and GSAP, web animations become approachable, scalable, and production-ready. Experiment with these libraries to bring your designs to life!