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JavaScript

eslam said
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css and js

Should i use CSS transition and transform over java script ? i mean if something can be done without java script is it a good to go option ?

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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Assuming the effect you want can be achieved either way, a couple of reasons why CSS might be a better choice than JavaScript:

  • browsers might be configured to not execute JavaScript
  • effects performed by CSS may make better use of video hardware and be smoother looking

But there are quite a few things that can only be done in JavaScript.

Abraham Juliot
Abraham Juliot
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Abraham Juliot
Abraham Juliot
47,353 Points

Here's an interesting case study article that goes more in depth on this subject :)