Springs and Bounces in Native CSS
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The article discusses the new 'linear' timing function in CSS for creating spring-like animations, sparking a discussion on the limitations of Bézier curves and potential future improvements to CSS animation.
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It would be nice if we had a better explanation of what is wrong with the Bézier curves in the example. I've put the spring Bézier example side by side with the javascript simulated one, had them both trigger at the same time on a keyboard press and I can barely notice a difference; one doesn't look better than the other to my eyes.
I'm on my phone right now, so I can't actually verify how the one in that section is implemented.