In CSS, you have two techniques for visualizing change that are competing for your attention: Animations & Transitions. In this article, let's examine the similarities and differences between them so that you can know when to use which.

To make the most of this article, it would be helpful for you to be familiar with using both animations and transitions. If you haven't had a chance to get your hands dirty with them, the Creating a Simple CSS Animation and Looking at CSS3 Transitions tutorials will help you get started.