Alternating property direction with any array

[Carl 11,326 Likes (Superhero)]

Here is a demo to make it easier for people to test: http://codepen.io/GreenSock/pen/KpLVyZ

 

Although alternate isn't technically accurate I feel like it does a decent job of what is happening.

 

I'd say pattern and rule are pretty close on my list.

 

The only thing new I have to add is "cycle".

[Diaco 1,999 Likes (Superhero)]

+1 for ' rule / alt '

[GreenSock 18,893 Likes (Superhero)]

Hm, cycle ain't bad either.

 

My favorites thus far:

 

alternate, alt, cycle.

 

What does everyone else prefer? Anyone object to adding the feature at all?

[ElliotGeno 27 Likes (Newbie)]

Is stagger the only one that can accept this randomized function?

 

I kind of like alt... easiest to type and it could either stand for alternate or alternative which, to me, seems to be what its doing. Supplying alternative values.

[celli 88 Likes (Contributor)]

I like "cycle". It kinda describes it in a more 'visual' sort of way.

[GreenSock 18,893 Likes (Superhero)]

Yes, Elliot, it only works in the "stagger" methods due to the performance and kb cost it would impose to bake it into the entire engine across the board. 

 

Seems like the name finalists are "alt" and "cycle". Thoughts?

[Jonathan 5,394 Likes (Superhero)]

I like both.. but I like alt more IMHO

 

+1 for alt

[Carl 11,326 Likes (Superhero)]

Alright folks, 

 

We are looking for a final vote on what to call this magical property. 

alt and cycle have rose to the top. Vote here: http://greensock.com/forums/topic/12266-vote-on-new-feature-for-staggered-animations/