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if you build animated interfaces for the web, this is essential reading

Name: if you build animated interfaces for the web, this is essential reading
Uploaded: 2026-09-11T12:05:23.000Z
Channel: jhey ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
Description: if you build animated interfaces for the web, this is essential reading a clear, practical look at the main thread and the real cost of animation in javascript and css the difference isn't just measurable, it's something you feel ↓ 🔗 https://kciter.so/posts/the-expensive-main-thread/en

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if you build animated interfaces for the web, this is essential reading a clear, practical look at the main thread and the real cost of animation in javascript and css the difference isn't just measurable, it's something you feel ↓ 🔗 https://kciter.so/posts/the-expensive-main-thread/en

Posted by jhey ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ (147.3k followers) 8 days ago · 854 likes · 46k views · view the original post on X. Kept by the Design Radar as Animation & motion.

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