Learn SVELTE-MOTION with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Practical Examples
Fade in a card using spring animations
Drag an element with bounce-back motion
Animate menu open/close transitions
List item spring entry animations
Interactive hover effects with scale motion
Troubleshooting
Ensure variants use numeric values where required
Check Svelte reactivity for triggering animations
Avoid animating layout properties too frequently
If motion doesn’t trigger, verify initial -> animate mismatch
Debug spring configs if animation feels stiff
Testing Guide
Test variant transitions manually in dev mode
Ensure gestures respond correctly at all breakpoints
Use Svelte testing-library for DOM state after animation
Validate drag constraints
Simulate state changes triggering animations
Deployment Options
Bundled via Vite/SvelteKit
Tree-shaken automatically by Svelte compiler
SSR-friendly for initial states
Client-transition animations after hydration
CDN builds possible for static sites
Tools Ecosystem
Svelte devtools
Svelte-Motion library
Spring stores
Integration with Popmotion if needed
Optional CSS/SASS tooling
Integrations
SvelteKit apps
Svelte routing transitions
Canvas overlays with hybrid setups
Gesture libraries
State managers like Zustand-equivalents for Svelte
Productivity Tips
Reuse variant definitions
Use stores for shared animation states
Combine gestures with springs for natural interactions
Use SvelteKit's file routing for animated pages
Organize animations in separate modules
Challenges
Mastering spring stiffness/damping
Avoiding layout thrashing
Creating variant-driven UI systems
Synchronizing animations via events
Building scalable motion patterns