React + GSAP ScrollTrigger: Stacked Cards on Scroll Effect
This tutorial explains how to build a stacked cards animation using React and GSAP ScrollTrigger. It shows how to create cards that appear one by one with smooth animations while scrolling. We use useRef and useGSAP hooks in React to connect DOM elements and run GSAP animations. The tutorial also demonstrates how to set up a React project with Vite, how to use ScrollTrigger and ScrollSmoother in React, and how to map through card elements to apply animations. This project is responsive and works on different screen sizes.
It demonstrates:
How to set up a React project with Vite
How to use GSAP ScrollTrigger and ScrollSmoother in React
How to animate multiple elements with smooth scroll effects
How to organize components and references for clean React code
📂 Resources:
1) GSAP Installation: https://gsap.com/docs/v3/Installation/
2) React and useGSAP() Hook: https://gsap.com/resources/React/
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⭐Lists:
Mini React Projects: • Mini React Projects
GSAP: • GSAP
Swiper JS: • Swiper JS
Slider with Vanilla Javascript & CSS: • Slider with Vanilla Javascript & CSS
Background Animation: • Background Animation
CSS Hover Effect: • CSS Hover Effect
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🕔 Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:51 – JavaScript version of the project
1:06 – Creating a React project with Vite
1:24 – Starting the React project: Main.jsx, public folder, and source folder
1:36 – App.jsx
1:49 – StackedCards.jsx: Installing React GSAP and setting up structure
3:15 – CSS: Styling cards and adding media queries
6:02 – StackedCards.jsx: Adding GSAP animations