Combine transitions and `@keyframes` to bring UI to life with smooth hover states, loaders, pulses and more controlled motion patterns.
A quick recap of the concepts you will reuse most often.
Smooth state changes for hover, focus and active interactions.
Animation sequences defined from 0% to 100%.
Control pacing with `ease`, `linear` or `cubic-bezier()`.
Animate `transform` and `opacity` to avoid heavier repaint and layout work.
A transition defines which property changes over time, how long the change lasts and which easing curve it follows.
For micro-interactions, `transform` is often the safest and cleanest property to animate.
Keyframes define a motion path and `animation` applies it with a duration, easing and iteration strategy.
Try `animation-direction: alternate` when you want the movement to feel more organic and less abrupt.
Summarizes the technical decision process for fluid and maintainable animation in real interfaces.
