Define the Initial CSS Styles: Set the base style for the element in your CSS. This would include properties like width, height, background color, etc.
css
.animated-element {
width: 100px;
height: 100px;
background-color: blue;
position: relative;
}
Create and Apply the Animation with @keyframes: Use the @keyframes rule to define the animation’s style changes over time.
css
@keyframes moveRight {
0% {
left: 0;
}
50% {
left: 50%;
}
100% {
left: 0;
}
}
Implement the Animation in CSS: Add the animation property to the element selecting your keyframe animation, its duration, timing function, and any other relevant properties like delays or iteration counts.
css
.animated-element {
animation: moveRight 3s infinite alternate;
}
Fine-Tune Additional Properties: Adjust the timing functions (ease, linear, ease-in-out), delay, iteration count, direction (normal, reverse, alternate), and if the animation should fill backward or forward (with animation-fill-mode) as needed.
Optimize and Test: Ensure the animation performs well across all targeted browsers, and that it enhances the user experience rather than detracting from it. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure smooth and visually appealing animation.

By following these steps, you can successfully create a moving version of an element using CSS animations.