Using Framer Motion layout animations for shared element transitions in React
Learn the minimal setup, data boundaries, and checks needed to safely animate elements across routes with Framer Motion's layout feature.
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Learn the minimal setup, data boundaries, and checks needed to safely animate elements across routes with Framer Motion's layout feature.
Use Framer Motion's layout and layoutId props to animate shared elements between states, with caveats for Strict Mode and transform conflicts.
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