Guide

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What is data-sd-animate and why use it?

The attribute data-sd-animate is a custom data-* attribute used to store metadata on HTML elements, typically to trigger or configure animations through JavaScript or CSS. Data attributes are valid HTML5 and follow the pattern data-=“value”.

How it works

  • Add the attribute to any element:

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  • JavaScript reads the attribute (element.dataset.sdAnimate) and applies animation classes or inline styles.
  • CSS can also target elements with attribute selectors: [data-sd-animate=“fade-in”] { /styles / }.

Example implementation

HTML:

Hello

JavaScript:

document.querySelectorAll(‘[data-sd-animate]’).forEach(el => {  const effect = el.dataset.sdAnimate;  el.classList.add(‘animate’, animate--${effect});});

CSS:

.animate–slide-up { transform: translateY(10px); opacity: 0; transition: all .4s ease; }.animate.animate–slide-up.in-view { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

Best practices

  • Use clear, consistent naming for values (e.g., “fade-in”, “slide-up”).
  • Keep behavior in JavaScript, styles in CSS.
  • Ensure accessibility: animations should not interfere with focus or reduce readability.
  • Respect prefers-reduced-motion and provide non-animated fallbacks.

Troubleshooting

  • Broken rendering: ensure tags are properly closed.
  • Attributes not read: use element.dataset or getAttribute.
  • Conflicts with frameworks: some frameworks sanitize or strip unknown attributes—check framework docs.

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