Introduction

CSS transitions allow you to create smooth, gradual changes in CSS properties over a specified duration. They provide a way to animate elements without using JavaScript, making them incredibly efficient and easy to implement.

Hover Effects

Hover effects are a classic example of using transitions. By adding a transition to a property like background color, you can create a smooth animation when the mouse hovers over an element.

.button {
  background-color: blue;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.button:hover {
  background-color: red;
}

Transition Property

The transition-property property defines which CSS property you want to animate. It can accept one or multiple property names, separated by commas.

transition-property: background-color, color, width;

Transition Delay

The transition-delay property specifies the amount of time to wait before the transition starts. It is measured in seconds (s) or milliseconds (ms).

transition-delay: 1s; /* Wait 1 second before starting the transition */

Transition Timing Function

The transition-timing-function property determines the speed curve of the transition. Common options include:

• linear: Constant speed throughout the transition.
• ease: Default value, smooth start and end.
• ease-in: Starts slowly, speeds up.
• ease-out: Starts quickly, slows down.
• ease-in-out: Starts slowly, speeds up, then slows down.

transition-timing-function: ease-in-out;

Transition Duration

The transition-duration property defines the length of time the transition takes to complete. It is measured in seconds (s) or milliseconds (ms).

transition-duration: 0.5s; /* Transition takes 0.5 seconds */

Summary

• CSS transitions enable smooth animations of CSS properties over time.
• Transitions are defined using the transition shorthand property or individual properties like transition-property, transition-duration, transition-delay, and transition-timing-function.
• Hover effects are a common use case for transitions.
• Transitions can significantly enhance user experience and make your web pages more engaging.