Learn FRAMER-MOTION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Architecture
Built as React components and hooks
Animation engine handles springs, keyframes, and layout transforms
Integrates with React’s virtual DOM lifecycle
Supports gesture detection and event-driven animation
Provides utility hooks for motion values and animation controls
Rendering Model
Transforms and opacity handled via DOM or CSS
Spring or keyframe-based physics engine
motionValues track dynamic changes
AnimatePresence manages component lifecycle animations
Browser GPU acceleration where applicable
Architectural Patterns
Declarative React component approach
Variants for reusable animation states
Event-driven animation updates
MotionValue reactive updates
Component hierarchy-aware animations
Real World Architectures
Interactive dashboards with animated charts
Landing pages with engaging micro-interactions
Complex forms with feedback animations
Drag-and-drop sortable UI elements
Page transitions in React single-page apps
Design Principles
Declarative API for React components
Focus on natural and smooth motion
Integrated gesture and animation control
Support dynamic UI state changes
Simple syntax for reusable animation variants
Scalability Guide
Reuse variants across components
Minimize unnecessary re-renders
Batch animations where possible
Use reduced motion for low-performance devices
Profile animations with browser performance tools
Migration Guide
Replace CSS transitions with motion components
Move JavaScript animations to declarative variants
Wrap conditional components in AnimatePresence
Use motionValues for reactive state-driven animations
Refactor gesture handlers with drag/hover/tap props