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CSS Scroll-Driven Animations: 6 Patterns I Ship in 2026
CSS scroll-driven animations in 2026: 6 copy-paste patterns using animation-timeline scroll() and view(), zero JavaScript.
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5 CSS Animations That Needed JavaScript Until 2026
interpolate-size and calc-size finally let a panel transition to height auto with no measuring script. transition-behavior allow-discrete plus @starting-style animates elements both into and out of display none. ::details-content turns the native details element into a smooth disclosure with zero...
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View Transitions API: 5 Patterns I Use Across RAXXO Sites in 2026
Same-document transitions wrap state changes like filter chips and tab switches in a single startViewTransition call.
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Pure CSS Animations That Replace JavaScript Libraries
Radar sweeps, HUD effects, floating labels. All pure CSS, zero dependencies, 60fps.