TKYT #66: Getting animations on the web right with React and Motion

In this session, I sit down with Matt Perry to dive into the world of web animations. We talk about why smooth performance matters, the core principles behind great animation, and how thoughtful animation can seriously boost the user experience. Matt walks me through his journey creating animation libraries, especially his latest project, Motion, which is all about making animations easier and more intuitive for developers. We get into the best practices for using animation effectively, why accessibility should always be part of the conversation, and what makes the Motion library stand out. Matt also gives a live demo of the Motion API, showing off its clean, developer-friendly design. Throughout the chat, we dig into spring animations, how Motion compares to traditional CSS animations, and real-world examples like animating colors and layout transitions. It’s a super insightful conversation that wraps up with great resources for anyone looking to go deeper into modern web animation. LINKS 🔗 Matt on X https://x.com/mattgperry Check out Motion https://motion.dev STAY IN TOUCH 👋 Follow me on Twitter 🐦 -   / dominus_kelvin   Subscribe to my newsletter 📧 - https://newsletter.dominuskelvin.dev QUESTIONS...? Join the Discord Server 💬 - https://sailscasts.com/community Learn Web Development 📖 - https://sailscasts.com/courses The Boring JavaScript Stack 🥱 - https://sailscasts.com/boring Ship less JavaScript™️ consultation - https://shiplessjavascript.com #javascript #webdevelopment #coding #programming #vim #vscode #softwareengineering #codinglife #webdesign #webdevelopment #webdev #javascript #programmerhumor #codinghumor #software #softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper #softwaredevelopment