Animations with keyframes in CSS allow for more complex and detailed changes in the styles of elements over time. Using @keyframes, you can define a series of intermediate states and specify how an element's properties should be animated.

What are Keyframes?

Keyframes are like markers that define specific points in the duration of an animation where a particular style should be applied. Using @keyframes, you can specify which styles should be applied at various points throughout the duration of the animation.

Syntax of @keyframes

The @keyframes rule is used to define the structure of an animation. Here is the basic syntax:

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You can use percentages to define multiple intermediate points:

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Applying Animations with Keyframes

Once keyframes are defined, they are applied to the element using the animation property.

Main Animation Properties

1. animation-name: The name of the animation defined by @keyframes.

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2. animation-duration: The duration of the animation.

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3. animation-timing-function: The timing function of the animation.

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4. animation-delay: Defines the delay before the animation starts.

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5. animation-iteration-count: The number of times the animation should repeat.

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6. animation-direction: Defines the direction of the animation.

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Basic Example

Let's see a basic example where a box changes color and moves to the right:

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In this example, the div box performs the moveRight animation, changing the background color from blue to red and moving the box 100 pixels to the right in 2 seconds.

Advanced Example with Multiple Keyframes

Here is a more advanced example that uses multiple keyframes to change several properties:

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In this example, the complexAnimation performs a series of transformations and color changes over 4 seconds.

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Best Practices

1. Use Descriptive Names: Ensure your animation names are clear and descriptive.
2. Keep Smoothness: Ensure transitions between keyframes are smooth to avoid abrupt effects.
3. Don't Overload: Avoid piling too many changes into a single animation to maintain clarity and efficiency.

With this basic knowledge of keyframe animations, you are ready to create more complex and detailed animations in your projects. In the next section, we will explore the detailed syntax of @keyframes to leverage its full potential.