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899: GSAP: Killer Web Animations With Cassie Evans

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May 5, 2025
Join Cassie Evans, a developer educator from GSAP, as she dives into the world of web animations. Discover how GSAP has rebranded and why it's a game-changer for animating SVGs. Cassie shares insights on performance, timelines, and her favorite plugins to enhance your projects. There's a discussion on integrating GSAP with frameworks like React, the excitement around CSS innovations, and a peek at how AI might influence future developments. Get ready to unleash your creativity with powerful animation tools!
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INSIGHT

GSAP's Evolution and Rebrand

  • GSAP stands for GreenSock Animation Platform, evolving from the Flash era into a powerful modern animation library.
  • The rebrand to GSAP reflects a more contemporary and approachable identity, boosting user interest and adoption.
ANECDOTE

Learning JavaScript with GSAP

  • Cassie learned JavaScript through GSAP, which made coding engaging compared to traditional tutorials.
  • Using GSAP sparked her passion by enabling creative, generative art directly in code.
ADVICE

Pick the Optimal Animation Tool

  • Choose the right animation tool for your use case between DOM, SVG, and canvas to balance performance and visual effects.
  • For highly complex visuals, canvas shaders may be more suitable than heavy SVG animations.
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