css-animations

Smooth CSS animations at 60fps rely on compositor-friendly properties like transforms and opacity to avoid main thread blocking. This approach generates keyframe code that offloads rendering to the browser's compositor for optimal performance.

Accessible web animations integrate the `prefers-reduced-motion` media query to provide alternative static styling. This ensures users sensitive to motion experience a safe interface without vestibular discomfort.

CSS transitions for fade and slide effects are generated by defining timing functions and applying transform properties. This creates smooth state changes, such as subtle fade-in animations or slide-up effects for modal dialogs.

CSS keyframe animations are used instead of transitions when you need complex, multi-step sequences with specific iteration counts. Transitions are better suited for simple, reversible state changes triggered by user interaction.

Yes, CSS animation works with compositor-friendly properties like transforms to improve rendering performance. By animating these properties instead of layout-triggering ones, the browser achieves 60fps rendering without layout thrashing.