CSS Animation Cheat Sheet VS SVG Backgrounds

Awesome CSS3 plugin for spiffy animations

Customize, scalable backgrounds and patterns for free

Ease of Use
The CSS Animation Cheat Sheet provides pre-built animations, making it easy to implement animated effects without writing custom CSS from scratch.
Time-Saving
By using pre-defined animations, developers can save time in creating complex animations, allowing for quicker prototyping and development.
Inspiration
The cheat sheet can serve as a source of inspiration for developers looking to incorporate engaging animations into their web projects.
Documentation
The cheat sheet includes detailed examples and documentation, helping developers understand how to implement and customize the animations effectively.
Cross-Browser Compatibility
The animations provided are designed to work across multiple browsers, which helps ensure a consistent user experience.

Limited Customization
Using predefined animations can sometimes limit the ability to fully customize the animations to fit specific project needs.
File Size
Including a library of animations can increase the overall file size of the web project, potentially affecting page load times.
Overuse
Relying too heavily on these predefined animations may lead to a lack of originality and uniform design across different websites.
Dependence on External Resources
If the cheat sheet is hosted externally, there might be dependability on external servers, and the functionality could be affected if the service is down.
Browser Performance
Complex animations can sometimes impact browser performance, particularly on lower-end devices, leading to a degraded user experience.

Scalability
SVG backgrounds are resolution-independent and can be scaled to any size without losing quality. This makes them ideal for responsive web design.
Small File Size
SVG files are typically smaller in size compared to other image formats like JPEG or PNG. This can lead to faster load times and improved performance of web pages.
Editability
SVGs are based on XML, which means they can be easily edited with text editors or manipulated with CSS and JavaScript, offering high customization capabilities.
Accessibility
SVGs can be made accessible by adding descriptive text and titles within the XML, improving the overall accessibility of the website.
Interactivity
SVGs can incorporate animations and interactivity directly within the image, enabling more engaging and dynamic user experiences.

Complexity
Creating or editing complex SVGs can be challenging and may require specialized skills or software, which might not be as intuitive as raster graphics editors.
Browser Compatibility
While modern browsers support SVG, some older browsers or specific browser versions may not fully support all SVG features, potentially leading to rendering issues.
Performance with Complexity
For very complex SVGs, rendering can become resource-intensive, which may impact performance, especially on lower-end devices or within low-power states.
Security Risks
SVG files can include JavaScript, which might pose security risks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) if not properly sanitized and handled securely.
Limited Support in Email
SVG support in email clients can be inconsistent, meaning that SVG backgrounds might not display as intended in all email applications.