Learn ANIMEJS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic CSS/JS animation principles
Understand anime() and its options
Practice animating DOM elements and SVGs
Learn timelines and easing functions
Build complex interactive sequences for web UI
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Simple element animations
Week 2: SVG and path animations
Week 3: Timelines and sequencing
Week 4: Integrate with frameworks
Week 5: Performance optimization and reusable utilities
Interview Questions
Explain how Anime.js timelines work.
How do you animate SVG paths with Anime.js?
Describe easing functions and their importance.
How would you optimize performance for many animated elements?
Compare Anime.js with CSS transitions and GSAP.
Cheat Sheet
anime({ targets: '.box', translateX: 250 })
anime.timeline({})
anime({ targets, scale: 2, duration: 500, easing: 'easeInOutQuad' })
timeline.add({ targets, opacity: [0,1] })
anime.remove(targets) - stop animations
Books
Mastering Anime.js Animations
Web Animations with Anime.js
SVG Animation Techniques
Interactive UI Animations for Web
Timeline-based JavaScript Animations
Tutorials
Getting started with Anime.js
Animating DOM elements and CSS properties
SVG path and morphing animations
Timeline sequencing tutorial
Framework integration examples (React/Vue/Angular)
Official Docs
https://animejs.com/documentation/
https://github.com/juliangarnier/anime
Community Links
Anime.js GitHub
Stack Overflow anime.js tag
Reddit webdev community
YouTube tutorials
Developer Twitter examples
Community Support
Anime.js GitHub repository
Stack Overflow anime.js tag
Reddit webdev community
Twitter and developer forums
YouTube tutorials and examples