Imagine a circle link that transforms into a playful animation with a pink shape when you move your mouse over it:
I'm torn between different ideas on how to achieve this effect. One approach could be to use individual elements for each drop, utilizing sprites as the background image and implementing animations with jQuery or CSS transitions. However, I am unsure about the best way to animate them effectively. How would a web designer go about tackling this challenge? What method do you believe would yield the most optimal results?
Edit (clarification)
Although it may seem like it, my intention is not to solely rely on CSS for this task. Rather, I am curious about the most efficient approach possible. My goal is for this animation to function seamlessly across a wide array of browsers.
I posed this question to gain insight into how seasoned web developers would address such a problem. The intriguing aspect lies in determining which technique strikes the ideal balance between leveraging modern browser capabilities and accommodating older ones.
Edit 2:
Some individuals have requested that I outline potential methods that I believe could solve this dilemma. Here are some succinct suggestions:
Utilize multiple elements - assign one element per drop and utilize CSS animations. For example:
HTML:
<div class="splash"> <div class="circle"></div> <div class="drop drop1"></div> <div class="drop drop2"></div> <div class="drop drop3"></div> <div class="drop drop4"></div> <div class="drop drop5"></div> <div class="drop drop"></div> <div class="drop drop6"></div> </div>; CSS: .drop{ background: url('/img/sprites.png') 0 0 no-repeat; display: block; position: relative; width: 10px; height: 10px; position:absolute; } .drop1{ right: 5px; top: 5px; } ....Implement this using JavaScript and the
canvaselement exclusively.Consider using
background-image(as proposed by GDSeabra)div.splash { background-image:url('circle.png'); } div.splash:hover { background-image:url('splatter.gif'); }4,5,6,... Why not combine the above techniques? You could use CSS to create the circle and a
.giforcanvasfor the drops. Alternatively, utilize CSS to generate both the circle and drops, and leverage jQuery or CSS-transitions for animating them.
I trust this information meets the criteria for keeping this inquiry open. My aim is not to exploit someone else's expertise without making an effort myself. I simply seek a fellow developer's input and perspective.