What are the best practices for CSS animations?

What are the best practices for CSS animations?

When creating CSS animations, consider performance, accessibility, and user experience. Use hardware-accelerated properties like transform and opacity, keep animations short, and avoid excessive use of animations.

How can I ensure my animations are smooth?

To ensure smooth animations, use the 'will-change' property to inform the browser about upcoming changes, and limit the number of animated elements on the page.

What about accessibility? How do I make animations accessible?

For accessibility, provide users with options to reduce motion in your animations. Use the prefers-reduced-motion media query to adjust or disable animations for those who need it.

Can you give me an example of a simple CSS animation?

Sure! Here's a simple fade-in effect:

.fade-in {
  animation: fadeIn 2s;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}