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Pure CSS Scroll Animations Compared To CSS Scroll Animations With Trig.js

If you've ever tried creating pure CSS scroll animations, you probably realized it's way more complicated than it needs to be. ๐Ÿ˜“ Sure, it can be done, but when working on real projects, is it actually practical?

The Problem with Pure CSS Scroll Animations โŒ

1๏ธโƒฃ Overly Complicated Hacks

  • Pure CSS solutions rely on scroll snapping or keyframes tied to scroll position.
  • These approaches often require a lot of trial and error to get right. ๐Ÿ˜ตโ€๐Ÿ’ซ

2๏ธโƒฃ Lack of Dynamic Position Awareness

  • CSS has no native way to detect element positions relative to the viewport.
  • This means no way to dynamically adjust animations based on where the element is on screen. โŒ

3๏ธโƒฃ Limited Flexibility

  • Want an animation sequence based on different scroll positions? Not happening.
  • Need to trigger animations at precise points? Good luck.

Enter Trig.js โ€“ The Better Way โœ…

With Trig.js, you get the best of both worlds: the simplicity of CSS with the power of JavaScript-driven scroll animations. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐ŸŽฏ How Trig.js Fixes These Issues:

  • Works with CSS variables ๐Ÿ‘‰ Trig.js updates element position data directly into CSS, allowing you to use var(--trig) or var(--trig-reverse) in styles. With the ability to have pixels and degrees to.
  • Fully dynamic ๐Ÿ‘‰ Trig.js updates on scroll, so animations adapt naturally to viewport changes.
  • More flexibility ๐Ÿ‘‰ You can easily create effects like parallax, scaling, rotation, and more without relying on clunky CSS hacks.

๐Ÿ“Œ See Trig.js in Action!

๐ŸŽจ Check out these examples on CodePen
๐Ÿ“‚ Grab it from GitHub
๐Ÿ“– Learn how to build a floating header + progress bar with Trig.js here

TL;DR โ€“ Why Choose Trig.js? ๐Ÿค”

โœ… Easier to use than pure CSS hacks

โœ… Works directly with CSS variables

โœ… More flexibility for creative scroll effects

โœ… Makes scroll animations fun, not frustrating! ๐ŸŽ‰

Ditch the complex and embrace the powerful & simple โ€“ Trig.js is the modern way to handle scroll animations. ๐Ÿš€

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