Front-End Development Trends in 2025: What Every Developer Should Know
27 August 2025
Micro-Animations: Breathing Life Into UI
Animations in UI are not just for looks — they guide attention, show state changes, and improve feedback.
Types of micro-animations:
- Hover Effects: Buttons change color or size slightly.
- Loading Indicators: Spinners, skeleton screens.
- State Transitions: Smooth tab or modal openings.
- Feedback Animations: “Shake” for wrong password input.
Best practices:
- Keep animations under 300ms for responsiveness.
- Use easing curves (ease-in, ease-out) for natural flow.
- Avoid excessive motion to prevent distraction.
Libraries like Framer Motion, GSAP, or CSS transitions make it easy to add animations that enhance UI without bloating performance.
