CSS Animation Cheat Sheet VS Transformicons

Awesome CSS3 plugin for spiffy animations

Animated icons, symbols and buttons using SVG and CSS

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.

Visual Appeal
Transformicons offer an engaging, animated transition between different states, which can enhance the user experience and make UI elements more visually appealing.
Interactive Feedback
The animations provide immediate feedback to users, indicating that an action has been recognized, which can improve usability and user satisfaction.
Modern Design
These dynamic icons align well with modern design trends, making applications or websites look contemporary and cutting-edge.
Improved Clarity
Transformicons can help in clearly conveying state changes, like toggling between menu open/close states, which might reduce user confusion.

Performance Impact
Animated icons, if not optimized, can consume more resources and impact the performance, especially on low-end devices or slower networks.
Complexity in Implementation
Designing and implementing these dynamic icons might require more time and effort compared to static icons, potentially increasing development costs.
Accessibility Concerns
Animations could pose challenges for accessibility if not designed with proper considerations, affecting users with motion sensitivity or those relying on assistive technologies.
Potential Overuse
Excessive use of animations might distract users and result in a cluttered interface, detracting from overall user experience.