Learn FRAMER-MOTION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Learn motion component basics
Understand variants and transitions
Add gestures and interactive animations
Use AnimatePresence for dynamic mounting
Combine with state management for complex UI
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Basic motion.div and simple transitions
Week 2: Variants and reusable animations
Week 3: Gesture-based animations
Week 4: AnimatePresence and page transitions
Week 5: Advanced layout and shared element transitions
Interview Questions
Explain how Framer Motion handles declarative animations in React.
How do variants work in Framer Motion?
Describe AnimatePresence and when to use it.
How would you optimize performance for complex animations?
Explain handling gestures like drag or tap in Framer Motion.
Cheat Sheet
<motion.div initial={{opacity:0}} animate={{opacity:1}} />
const variants = { hidden:{opacity:0}, visible:{opacity:1} }
<motion.div variants={variants} initial='hidden' animate='visible' />
<AnimatePresence>{condition && <motion.div exit={{opacity:0}} />}</AnimatePresence>
const x = useMotionValue(0); <motion.div style={{ x }} drag='x' />
Books
Mastering Framer Motion for React
React Animation with Framer Motion
Interactive UI Design with Framer Motion
Advanced React Animations Handbook
Declarative Animations in React
Tutorials
Getting started with Framer Motion
Animating React components with variants
Gesture-based interactions tutorial
AnimatePresence for component transitions
Layout and shared element animation guide
Official Docs
https://www.framer.com/motion/
https://www.framer.com/docs/
Community Links
Framer Motion GitHub
Framer forum
Reactiflux Discord
Stack Overflow framer-motion tag
Reddit React/Framer discussions
Community Support
Framer Motion GitHub
Framer community forum
Reactiflux Discord
Stack Overflow: framer-motion tag
Reddit React/Framer discussions