Learn GSAP with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Practical Examples
Fade in/out elements on page load
Slide elements along X/Y axes with easing
Morph SVG shapes
Scroll-triggered animations using ScrollTrigger
Animate 3D objects in Three.js scenes
Troubleshooting
Ensure GSAP is properly imported
Check selectors target correct elements
Verify plugin registration for extended functionality
Use console logs for callbacks and events
Inspect CSS conflicts that may override animations
Testing Guide
Check animation performance across browsers
Use GSDevTools to inspect timelines
Test callbacks and event triggers
Validate scroll triggers and responsive layouts
Monitor frame rate and animation smoothness
Deployment Options
Include via npm build process
Use CDN for quick prototypes
Bundle with Vite, Webpack, or Parcel
Deploy on static hosting (Netlify, Vercel)
Ensure plugin availability for commercial builds
Tools Ecosystem
GSDevTools - visual timeline inspector
ScrollTrigger - scroll-based animations
MorphSVG - advanced SVG morphing
TextPlugin - text animation effects
SplitText - split text into characters/words for animation
Integrations
Three.js for 3D animations
PixiJS for canvas/WebGL 2D animations
React and React Three Fiber
Vue, Angular, Svelte for reactive UI animations
Lottie for JSON-based animations
Productivity Tips
Reuse timelines and tweens
Use plugins for complex effects
Debug with GSDevTools
Optimize DOM and GPU-heavy properties
Modularize animations for maintainability
Challenges
Complex timeline management
Performance optimization for heavy DOM
Synchronizing multiple animation layers
Plugin integration and registration
Cross-browser smoothness and timing consistency