Learn ANIMXYZ with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

Explain

AnimXYZ provides pre-defined animation utilities that can be composed for unique effects.

It uses a class-based system to trigger complex keyframe animations without writing raw CSS each time.

Supports both entrance/exit transitions and continuous motion animations.

Integrates easily with modern frontend frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, and plain HTML.

Focuses on developer productivity with minimal boilerplate and predictable animation behavior.

Core Features

Animation namespaces (xyz-in, xyz-out, xyz-spin, etc.)

Customizable durations, delays, and easings

Supports transform, opacity, and keyframe-based properties

CSS-only implementation with optional JS triggers

Framework-agnostic setup

Basic Concepts Overview

xyz-in / xyz-out -> entrance and exit animations

xyz-<animation> -> pre-built animation type

xyz-duration -> custom animation duration

xyz-ease -> custom easing function

xyz-delay -> staggered or delayed animations

Project Structure

index.html - animated elements with classes

styles.css - optional overrides and custom keyframes

components/ - reusable UI components with AnimXYZ

assets/ - images, icons for animated UI

scripts/ - optional JS for advanced triggers

Building Workflow

Install AnimXYZ

Import CSS into your project

Add utility classes to elements

Combine multiple xyz-* classes for complex effects

Test and adjust durations, delays, and easings

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: fade in/out animations

Intermediate: slide + scale entrance effects

Advanced: staggered and combined animations

Expert: custom keyframe creation and chaining

Architect: full animated UI library with AnimXYZ

Comparisons

AnimXYZ vs Animate.css: more composable, utility-first

AnimXYZ vs GSAP: simpler, CSS-based vs JS-heavy

AnimXYZ vs Framer Motion: lightweight, CSS-only

AnimXYZ vs Tailwind transitions: more animation types

AnimXYZ vs Lottie: CSS vs JSON/JS-driven animations

Versioning Timeline

2021 - Initial release by Nathan Smith

2022 - Added advanced stagger and keyframe utilities

2023 - TailwindCSS plugin and framework integrations

2024 - Expanded easing options and JS triggers

2025 - Continuous community contributions and updates

Glossary

xyz-in/out - utility classes for entry/exit

xyz-delay - delay before animation starts

xyz-duration - duration of animation

xyz-ease - easing function for smoothness

Composable classes - combining multiple xyz-* classes