Animations
Learn CSS transforms, transitions, and animations to create engaging visual effects and interactive UI elements.

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CSS provides powerful tools for creating visual effects and animations without JavaScript.

In this unit, you’ll learn about:

  • Transforms - Translate, rotate, scale, and skew elements in 2D and 3D space
  • Transitions - Create smooth changes between CSS property values
  • Animations - Define complex, multi-step animations with keyframes

These features allow you to create engaging, interactive user interfaces that respond to user actions and bring your designs to life.

Lessons in this unit:

0: ▶︎ Introduction
1: How to Use CSS Transforms (2D and 3D)
2: How to Create Smooth CSS Transitions
3: How to Create CSS Animations with Keyframes
4: How to continuously rotate an image using CSS
5: Compare the options for Animations on the Web