React animations for beginners: GSAP or something else for springy transitions?

[yutakae]

Hi everyone,

I’ve learned React fundamentals and now I want to get into animations, mostly smooth and springy UI transitions.

I’m trying to figure out the best place to start:

Should I learn GSAP first? Or is there another library that’s more beginner friendly for React animations?

What I want to learn:
smooth UI transitions
micro interactions

[ashishgogula]

I’d recommend checking out Motion.dev. It’s honestly one of the best libraries to start with if you’re a beginner learning React animations. The API is simple, and it makes smooth transitions and micro interactions really easy to build.

You can also check out my portfolio for some micro interaction inspiration:
ashishgogula.in

It’s built with Motion.dev.

[yutakae]

Thanks a lot, I’ll check it out

[yutakae]

Awesome portfolio btw!

[ashishgogula]

Awesome portfolio btw!

thankyou 🙏