animation-performance

Optimize React Native animations using Reanimated shared values, worklets, and gesture handlers.

23|2|Updated Dec 5, 2024
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Skill: animation-performance
Source: https://github.com/SovranBitcoin/Sovran/tree/main/.agents/skills/animation-performance
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SovranBitcoin/Sovran --skill animation-performance-sovranbitcoin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Provides guidelines to optimize animation performance in React Native by detailing how to use Reanimated shared values, worklets, and gesture handlers to achieve smooth 60fps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Priority-ordered guidelines for shared values, re-renders, memoization, calculations, layout, reactions, hooks, and animations.
  • Practical examples and patterns to reduce jank, frame drops, and unnecessary re-renders in mobile applications using Reanimated.
  • Use cases include complex gestures, animated lists, and UI transitions where performance is critical.

Quick Start

Review the guidelines and apply the recommended patterns to your animation code.

Frequently Asked Questions about animation-performance

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix frame drops and jank in React Native animations?

Fix React Native animation jank and frame drops by applying priority-ordered guidelines for Reanimated shared values, worklets, and memoization to reduce unnecessary re-renders and achieve smooth 60fps performance.

What's the best way to use Reanimated shared values and worklets for smooth mobile animations?

The best way to use Reanimated shared values and worklets is to follow priority-ordered guidelines covering calculations, layout, reactions, and hooks, ensuring animated styles run efficiently on the UI thread.

Why does my React Native gesture handler cause animation jank?

React Native gesture handler animation jank often occurs when shared values trigger unnecessary re-renders or heavy calculations on the JavaScript thread instead of utilizing worklets and derived values.

How do I reduce re-renders when optimizing complex React Native animated lists?

Reduce re-renders in complex React Native animated lists by applying memoization patterns and shared values, moving calculations to worklets, and structuring reactions to prevent UI thread blocking.

Can I use these animation performance guidelines for complex UI transitions?

Yes, you can apply these animation performance guidelines to complex UI transitions, as they provide practical patterns for shared values, hooks, and animated styles where critical mobile performance is required.

What are the limitations of using Reanimated worklets for React Native animations?

Limitations of Reanimated worklets involve adhering to strict guidelines for calculations and layout limits, as improper use of derived values or reactions can still cause UI thread blocking and frame drops.