Learn CREATEJS with Real Code Examples

Include CreateJS libraries via CDN or npm

Initialize a stage with EaselJS for Canvas drawing

Load assets using PreloadJS

Create display objects (Shapes, Bitmaps, Sprites)

Use TweenJS to animate properties over time

Modern browser with Canvas support

Optional npm or CDN inclusion of libraries

HTML/JS/CSS project structure

Optional integration with Adobe Animate

Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Canvas API

index.html - canvas container and library includes

main.js - CreateJS logic and initialization

assets/ - images, sprite sheets, audio

sprites/ - animations and bitmap sequences

libs/ - CreateJS library scripts

npm install @createjs/easeljs - install EaselJS

npm install @createjs/tweenjs - install TweenJS

npm install @createjs/soundjs - install SoundJS

npm install @createjs/preloadjs - install PreloadJS

npm run build - bundle JS for production

Text rendering can be dynamic via Canvas or DOM overlays

Supports multiple languages via preloaded assets

No inherent language restrictions

Text direction handled manually in Canvas

Dynamic content can adapt to locale changes

Canvas content generally not screen-reader accessible

Provide HTML alternatives for critical information

Use ARIA roles on DOM overlays

Ensure keyboard controls for interactive elements

Consider alternative experiences for accessibility

Canvas renders graphics; CSS overlays for UI

Visual styling via shapes, bitmaps, and sprites

Dynamic styling through TweenJS property changes

Integrate DOM elements for interactive controls

Use sprite sheets for consistent UI graphics

Scene state managed via DisplayObjects on Stage

Animation state via TweenJS

Asset loading state via PreloadJS

Event-driven interactivity

Ticker updates Stage each frame

Assets loaded and cached via PreloadJS

Spritesheet and bitmap management for efficient rendering

Audio loaded via SoundJS

Animation timelines update display objects dynamically

No persistent server-side state required for animations