: Alternatives to jQuery for simple, backwards compatible, client-side website animations? I was recently looking for an alternative JavaScript animation library, because for the few simple animations

@Nimeshi706

Your question is an incredibly broad one. The best animation library for your project is dependent on what you're doing in that specific project. The optimal library would be a custom one designed specifically for the project, but of course that doesn't answer your question here.

The two best general JavaScript animation libraries in my opinion at the moment are Velocity.js for most basic animations including many UI ones and GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) for more intricate ones. GSAP has a lot of additional addons that you can add depending on what the project requires. Both have good documentation and are pretty easy to get setup with.

Since you mentioned SVG specifically, I've found that I don't need an animation library at all for the animations I've done with it, SVG animations and CSS3 are well supported. But if you do for some reason, Snap.svg is one of the better ones.

However, JavaScript animation isn't always the best way to animate your project. I wrote a detailed answer that delves into when and how to use the different animation techniques available to us currently that is worth you reading.

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@Merenda852

As you said, this question belongs here because animation is within the realm of graphic design. Similarly, Animation should also belong to the realm of CSS. I highly recommend Animate.CSS

Here's another interesting framework that just uses JS for only firing the animation during an event, like you mentioned. motorcortexjs.com/
Hi5 for not being interested in Flash!

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