requestAnimationFrame
requestAnimationFrame
Section titled “requestAnimationFrame”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”requestAnimationFrame tells the browser to execute a function before the next repaint. It’s the recommended way to create smooth animations.
Topics Covered
Section titled “Topics Covered”- Basic Animation — Creating simple animations with RAF
- FPS-Independent Animation — Frame-rate independent movement
- Smooth Easing — Adding easing functions for natural motion
- RAF vs setTimeout — Why RAF is better for animations
Summary
Section titled “Summary”- Runs before the next repaint, synced with monitor refresh rate
- Provides timestamp for frame-rate independent animation
- Automatically pauses in background tabs
- Preferred over setTimeout/setInterval for animations