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Notes on CSS Transforms

Introduction

• CSS transforms allow developers to manipulate and transform elements in various ways, including scaling, rotating, and skewing.
• Transforms allow for creative and dynamic effects, enhancing the user experience on a website.

Types of Transforms

• Translate: moves an element along the x and y axis
• Rotate: rotates an element by a specified degree
• Scale: increases or decreases the size of an element
• Skew: skews an element along the x and y axis
• Matrix: combines multiple transforms into one

Syntax

• transform: [type of transform](value);
• Example: transform: rotate(30deg);

Notes on CSS Transitions and Animations

Introduction

• CSS transitions and animations allow for smooth and gradual changes to elements on a website, rather than sudden jumps or changes.
• These effects can be used to enhance the user experience and add visual interest to a website.

CSS Transitions

• CSS transitions allow for a gradual change from one property value to another.
• To create a transition, set the transition property on the element to be transitioned, specifying the property to be transitioned, the duration of the transition, and any other optional values.
• Example: transition: background-color 1s ease;

CSS Animations

• CSS animations allow for more complex and dynamic effects, including keyframe animations and multiple stages of animation.
• To create an animation, use the @keyframes rule to define the stages of the animation, then apply the animation to the element using the animation property, specifying the name of the animation, duration, and other optional values.
• Example:

Examples of CSS Transitions and Animations

• CodePen examples:
  • http://codepen.io/dp_lewis/pen/gCfBv
  • http://codepen.io/retyui/pen/ByoaXV
  • http://codepen.io/akshaychauhan/pen/oAfae
• WebDesignerDepot article with 8 simple CSS transitions:
  • http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2014/05/8-simple-css3-transitions-that-will-wow-your-users

CSS Transforms, Transitions, and Animations

CSS Transforms

• Allows the developer to manipulate and transform elements in various ways.
• Example: transform: rotate(45deg); to rotate an element by 45 degrees.

CSS Transitions

• Allows for smooth and gradual changes to elements on a website.
• Example: transition: background-color 1s ease; to transition the background color of an element over 1 second.

CSS Animations

• Allows for complex and dynamic effects, including keyframe animations and multiple stages.
• Example: @keyframes slidein { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } } .element { animation: slidein 1s ease; }

Differences

• Transitions are for gradual changes, while animations are for more complex and dynamic effects.
• Animations use @keyframes to define stages of the animation, while transitions do not.

Benefits

• Adds visual interest and enhances user experience.
• Allows for smoother and more gradual changes.
• Can be used to draw attention to elements on a page.

Long-term Goals

• Could be useful for creating visually appealing and dynamic websites.
• Relevant for web development and front-end design.