Course

Web Animations API

Learn how to create smooth, performant, and fully scriptable animations using the native Web Animations API. This course covers the essentials—keyframes, timing options, playback control, and sequencing—without relying on external libraries. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how the browser handles animation under the hood and how to use JavaScript to bring motion to any element with precision and control.

7 lessons

  1. 01

    Introduction

    Animate DOM elements with CSS properties like transforms and colors without downloading external tools

  2. 02

    Pause & Play

    Unlock precise control over browser animations by mastering the Web Animations API pause & play

  3. 03

    Reverse

    Learn how to create a smooth loading spinner with reverse playback functionality using waapi.

  4. 04

    playbackRate

    Master dynamic animation control with the Web Animations API playback rate feature

  5. 05

    currentTime

    This lesson shows you to pause, set initial states, and build custom playback controls for precise front-end animation management.

  6. 06

    Multiple Keyframes and Offset

    Master Web Animations API keyframe animations to create a smooth bouncing effect without relying on easing functions

  7. 07

    Sync Animations with getComputedTiming

    Master computed timing to keep your keyframe animations flexible and error-free.