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854: Animating the Web With Matt Perry: Exploring motion.dev
Nov 29, 2024
Matt Perry, creator of the open-source web animation library Motion, dives into the evolution of web animations, emphasizing the shift toward user-friendly tools. He discusses the transition from Framer Motion to open source and the challenges of the Web Animation API. Performance testing on slower devices and optimizations for animations are explored, along with comparisons between layout animations and the Vue Transition API. Matt also shares insights on graphics programming and his personal passion for Grime music.
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- Matt Perry's journey in creating Motion reflects a shift towards user-friendly web animation tools that cater to both designers and developers.
- The transition of Motion to an open-source model emphasizes community engagement, aiming to enhance features based on user feedback and emerging browser APIs.
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Evolution of Framer Motion
Framer Motion originated from Matt Perry's desire to simplify animation libraries for React, leading him to create PopMotion, which aimed to integrate declarative principles into the animation process. Over time, Matt transitioned to Framer, where he developed Framer Motion, making significant strides in creating a user-friendly API for animations that had previously been viewed as complex. The evolution illustrated a significant shift from older, more cumbersome libraries to a streamlined approach that catered to designers and developers alike. This shift not only enhanced usability but also facilitated a smoother integration of animations within web applications.
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