page-transitions

Smooth page transitions in Next.js App Router are created by wrapping route layouts with AnimatePresence from Framer Motion to handle entry and exit animations. This eliminates jarring page jumps by providing standardized motion design patterns.

Shared element transitions between list and detail views are animated using the layoutId property in Framer Motion. This creates seamless visual morphing between elements as users navigate between different route views.

Skeleton-to-content loading states during route animations are implemented using Framer Motion morphing patterns combined with route progress indicators. This approach improves perceived performance by smoothly transitioning placeholder skeletons into loaded content.

Template-based layout structures are required for consistent motion design implementation. The skill relies on these Next.js App Router templates to properly facilitate shared element transitions, loading states, and route progress indicators.

Route changes feel jarring without standardized Framer Motion animation patterns like AnimatePresence wrappers. Implementing fade and slide animations for route changes ensures navigation feels native and fluid instead of causing abrupt page jumps.

Framer Motion can be used to implement route progress indicators in Next.js applications. These indicators, alongside skeleton-to-content loading states, improve user experience by providing visual feedback during route navigation.