An explanation of animations in React.
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There are several ways to handle animations in React, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a breakdown of the common approaches, from simple CSS transitions to powerful animation libraries:
1. CSS Transitions and Animations:
Example (CSS Transition):
Example (CSS Animation – Keyframes):
2. React Transition Group (or
react-transition-group
):onEnter
,onExit
). It’s often used with CSS transitions or animations.react-transition-group
is now considered legacy and you should useframer-motion
orreact-spring
instead.3. React Spring:
Example (React Spring):
4. Framer Motion:
Example (Framer Motion):
5. GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform):
Which approach to choose?
react-transition-group
(legacy, considerframer-motion
orreact-spring
) or CSS transitions with React state.For most common React animation needs, React Spring and Framer Motion are the most popular and recommended options due to their balance of power, ease of use, and performance. Start with CSS for the simplest cases, and then move to a library as your needs become more complex.