Learn REACT-TRANSITION-GROUP with Real Code Examples

Install package: npm install react-transition-group

Import components like CSSTransition or Transition

Define CSS classes for animation states

Wrap components with CSSTransition/Transition

Use TransitionGroup for list animations

Node.js environment

React app via Vite or Create React App

CSS or preprocessor setup

Browser supporting CSS transitions

Optional GSAP or JS animation libs

animations.css - animation rules

App.js - root transitions

routes.js - animated route configs

components/ - animation-wrapped UI components

utils/ - timeout helpers

npm install react-transition-group

npm install gsap (optional)

npm install react-router-dom (optional)

npm start

npm build

Transitions are language-agnostic

Animations adapt to RTL layouts

Text changes animate via component swaps

Works with i18n libraries

Time-based animations unaffected by locale

Ensure animations don’t block focus

Support reduced-motion preferences

Avoid overly fast or disruptive transitions

Maintain DOM order for screen readers

Ensure visibility during transition phases

CSS classes like .fade-enter, .fade-exit

Styled-components for scoping animations

Utility classes for transition durations

JS libraries trigger style updates

Supports custom easing and transforms

Visibility state controls animations

Transition lifecycle callbacks modify state

TransitionGroup manages children state

External stores trigger transitions

SwitchTransition swaps based on state changes

Keys required for list animations

State toggles determine enter/exit

Clean unmount ensures no memory leaks

Timeouts must match animation speed

Optional global config for durations