TOP 5 Javascript Libraries

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Animation is no longer used exclusively for cartoons, as it used to be. It has invaded the realm of “web building” and has taken up no small place there. From full-screen sliders to tiny effects, touches of animation are popping up everywhere.

The picture has moving letters that change to JS animation.

Animation is trendy, fun and user-friendly. It can revitalize a website and give it personality. Here are 5 most popular JS libraries for animation.

TOP 1

Anime.js

It is undoubtedly one of the fastest libraries for animations. It is well supported by all modern browsers and has many features in its arsenal.

The picture is a Javascript animation of a balloon moving and spelling out the words ANIME.

This includes CSS transform for animating CSS properties, SVG animation and working with DOM and JS objects. Equally important is that Anime.js has excellent documentation with a huge number of examples and descriptions of their implementation.

  • Pros

    • A lightweight JavaScript animation library.
    • Works with any CSS, SVG properties.
    • Detailed documentation.
    Open the anime.js library

  • Cons

    • Difficult to understand for those with no or insufficient knowledge of JavaScript
    Open the documentation
TOP 2

Scroll Reveal

SR - designed specifically for creating impressive scrolling effects. This lightweight library is fully responsive and cross-browser.

On the picture Javascript animation in the form of vertical multicolored stripes they change places when scrolling.

It will help you add zest to your website, turning banal and boring web pages into impressive and unique ones.

  • Pros

    • ScrollReveal library for simple animation.
    • It is very reliable and flexible.
    • No knowledge of JavaScript is required.
    Open Scroll Reveal library

  • Cons

    • Slows down the loading of the web resource.
    • Animation only when scrolling.
    • Limited in settings.
    Open documentation
TOP 3

Popmotion

PopMotion is used to build remarkable web animations. It has features such as cursor tracking, 3D object animation, dynamic build and change tracking, and much more.

The picture is a Javascript animation of an airplane being assembled from parts.

This animation is like lego blocks and is essentially a set of bags for mixing, dragging, shaping, reacting and twisting.

  • Pros

    • GSAP's lightweight counterpart.
    • Highlights integration into React.
    • Low weight and easy to work with SVG.
    Open the Popmotion library

  • Cons

    • Complicated documentation.
    • To use it, you need to understand how the library is written, so be prepared to take the time to understand it.
    Opening documentation
TOP 4

Three.js

3D graphics can be tricky, especially if they are web-based graphics, but libraries like Three.js make our lives a lot easier. It is without a doubt one of the most popular libraries for animations.

The picture is a Javascript animation of birds flying in the sky.

It is used to build incredible 3D computer graphics.
This is what allows you to create the effect of presence and provide even the most boring information vividly and interestingly.

  • Pros

    • Lightweight cross-browser library.
    • Compatible with HTML5 CANVAS, SVG, WebGL.
    • Works on a lot of mobile devices.
    Open up the Three.js library

  • Cons

    • Bad compatibility with old browsers.
    • Lack of timely updates.
    • 3D requires the writing of program code.
    Opening documentation
TOP 5

Particles JS

Created by Vincent Garreau, Particles JS is a library created specifically for animations, consisting of dots and lines that look like particles. It allows you to select and change different properties such as density, color, size, transparency and shape of these particles.

On the picture Javascript animation of dots and lines that are connected to each other and constantly moving.

This animation is ideal for creating backgrounds, but is not designed to create other types of animations. Nevertheless, it is in no way inferior to its “colleagues”.

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Summary

With the rapid development of web and computer technology, the barriers to using animation are falling rapidly. Out-of-the-box solutions are also coming to the rescue, which can easily be used when developing a website or application.

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