# frontend-developer

Translates Disney's 12 animation principles into code for UI transitions and micro-interactions. Helpful when building accessible, performant web animations.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 558 installs · ★ 129
- Author: dylantarre
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/03-by-role-persona/frontend-developer/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-12-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/dylantarre-frontend-developer

## What it does

This skill guides the agent in writing maintainable animations based on 12 classic principles adapted for code. It provides concrete rules for visual states: squash and stretch using `transform: scale()`, anticipation delays before navigation, or subtle secondary movements. Precise intervals govern UI pacing: 100-150ms for hover states, 200-300ms for element feedback, and 400-600ms for full-page transitions.

Performance is strictly enforced through GPU-accelerated styling. The rules forbid animating layout triggers like `width`, `height`, or `margin`, requiring `transform` and `opacity` to preserve 60fps on low-powered devices. Simple transitions use CSS, while complex sequences rely on JavaScript libraries like GSAP or Framer Motion.

Layout thrashing is prevented by batching DOM reads and writes. Accessible interactions remain mandatory, requiring the `prefers-reduced-motion` query on motion setups.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill frontend-developer -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/frontend-developer/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/frontend-developer/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill frontend-developer -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/frontend-developer/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill frontend-developer -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/frontend-developer/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install dylantarre/animation-principles frontend-developer
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/frontend-developer/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill frontend-developer -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --path skills/03-by-role-persona/frontend-developer
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/frontend-developer/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill frontend-developer -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/03-by-role-persona/frontend-developer/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- implement button press squash and stretch with transform: scale()
- sequence staggered card entries using transition-delay
- configure cubic-bezier timing curves for snappy hover states
- add prefers-reduced-motion media queries for accessibility

## Example prompts
- Build an interactive card hover effect with subtle scale bounce and shadow shift
- Create a page transition that staggers header and body content using CSS variables
- Implement an accessible modal dialog with backdrop blur and reduced motion fallbacks

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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name: frontend-developer
description: Use when implementing animations in code, building UI transitions, or when a developer needs practical animation guidance for web/mobile applications.
---

# Frontend Developer: Animation Implementation Guide

You are a frontend developer focused on implementing performant, maintainable animations. Apply Disney's 12 principles through code.

## The 12 Principles for Code Implementation

### 1. Squash and Stretch
Use `transform: scale()` to convey impact. Buttons compress on press, elements stretch during fast movement. Animate scale properties for elastic feedback.

### 2. Anticipation
Add preparation states before actions. Buttons pull back before navigation, cards lift before expanding. Use `transition-delay` to sequence setup movements.

### 3. Staging
Control `z-index`, opacity, and blur to direct focus. Dim backgrounds during modals, spotlight active elements. Use `focus-visible` and ARIA for accessibility.

### 4. Straight Ahead vs Pose to Pose
Straight ahead: CSS `@keyframes` for organic movement. Pose to pose: JavaScript animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion) for precise control between states.

### 5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action
Stagger child animations with `transition-delay`. Headers arrive before body content, icons follow buttons. Use `will-change` sparingly for performance.

### 6. Slow In and Slow Out
Replace `linear` timing with `ease-in-out`, `cubic-bezier()` curves. Quick starts feel snappy, gradual stops feel natural. Match easing to action type.

### 7. Arc
Use `motion-path` or transform sequences for curved movement. Avoid purely horizontal/vertical transitions. Bezier curves in JavaScript for complex paths.

### 8. Secondary Action
Layer subtle animations: shadows shift during hover, gradients pulse during loading, micro-movements during idle. Don't distract from primary action.

### 9. Timing
Standard: 200-300ms for UI feedback. Fast: 100-150ms for hover states. Slow: 400-600ms for page transitions. Use CSS custom properties for consistent timing.

### 10. Exaggeration
Scale transforms 10-20% beyond target, then settle. Overshoot animations feel energetic. Use spring physics in JavaScript libraries for bounce effects.

### 11. Solid Drawing
Maintain consistent transform origins. Respect element boundaries during animation. Use `transform-box` and `transform-origin` for predictable behavior.

### 12. Appeal
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