Mastering advanced CSS techniques: a deep dive into transitions, animations, and transforms
CSS isn’t just about making sites look pretty anymore. It’s evolved into a tool that brings websites to life with movements and interactions that were once thought to be impossible.
So this guide is all about getting you up to speed with three powerful features in particular: transitions, animations, and transforms. Understanding and using these advanced techniques is essential for web designers and developers who have moved beyond the CSS basics and aim to create websites that stand out — and stand the test of time.
As you journey through this guide, you’ll gain valuable skills to elevate your web projects beyond the ordinary. And hopefully, walk away with some inspiration, too.
Table of Contents
- Advanced CSS transitions
An example of cubic-bezier in action.
.my-element {
transition-property: opacity;
transition-duration: 0.5s;
transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.17, 0.67, 0.83, 0.67);
}