CSS Animations

CSS animations are used to create dynamic and interactive effects on web pages. CSS animations can be used to change the size, position, color, or other properties of an element over time.

The @keyframes Rule

CSS animations are written using the @keyframes rule. The @keyframes rule defines a set of keyframes, which are the different states of the animation. Each keyframe is defined by a set of properties and values.

For example, the following @keyframes rule defines an animation that will change the size of an element from 100px to 200px over 1 second:

@keyframes my-animation {
  from {
    width: 100px;
  }
  to {
    width: 200px;
  }
}

The animation Property

The animation property is used to bind an animation to an element. The animation property takes two values: the name of the animation and the duration of the animation.

For example, the following CSS rule will apply the my-animation animation to all <div> elements with a duration of 1 second:

div {
  animation: my-animation 1s;
}

Other Animation Properties

CSS also includes a number of other animation properties, such as delay, iteration-count, and direction. These properties can be used to control the timing and looping of the animation.

For example, the following CSS rule will apply the my-animation animation to all <div> elements with a delay of 0.5 seconds, a duration of 1 second, and a looping count of 3:

div {
  animation: my-animation 1s 0.5s infinite;
}

Task

Add style to change the background color of the header to #ff6f61 on hover. Run the code and experiment with the code to get used to it.

Conclusion

CSS animations are a powerful tool for creating dynamic and interactive effects on web pages. By understanding how CSS animations work, you can create web pages that are more visually appealing and easier to use.

Here are some tips for using CSS animations:

  • Use animations to add visual interest to your web pages.
  • Use animations to create interactive elements, such as buttons and menus.
  • Use animations to create a sense of movement and progression on your web pages.
  • Use animations to make your web pages more accessible to users with disabilities.
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