How I Add Animations Without Killing Performance

Introduction

Animations bring websites to life. They guide users, provide feedback, and create memorable experiences. Framer Motion makes adding professional animations to React applications surprisingly simple.

Getting Started

First, install Framer Motion in your project:

npm install framer-motion

Basic Animations

The simplest animation uses the motion component with the animate prop:

import { motion } from 'framer-motion'
function FadeIn() {
  return (
    
      Hello World
    
  )
}

Animation Properties

Framer Motion can animate virtually any CSS property:

Interactive Animations

Add hover and tap effects with the whileHover and whileTap props:

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Scroll-Based Animations

Trigger animations when elements enter the viewport:

  I animate when scrolled into view

Best Practices

Conclusion

Framer Motion lowers the barrier to creating beautiful animations. Start simple, experiment, and gradually build more complex interactions as you learn.