CSS transforms enable performant animations by triggering only the browser's compositing layer, avoiding expensive layout recalculations. The article explains browser rendering fundamentals and demonstrates 2D transform functions including rotate, scale, translate, and skew. Each transform operates from a configurable origin point and can be combined using matrix notation. Understanding these basics is essential for creating smooth 60fps animations that avoid jank.
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It’s all about performanceHow browsers render stuffNot all the things should be animatedBasic terminology for CSS transforms2D transform functionsPart 1 Wrap-upSort: