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Getting Started with GSAP
This is the best place to get started with GSAP. There are plenty of videos and demos that will get you animating in no time.

Timeline Tip: Understanding the Position Parameter
The secret to building gorgeous sequences with precise timing is understanding the super-flexible "position" parameter which controls the placement of your tweens, labels, callbacks, pauses, and even nested timelines.

Tips for Writing Animation Code Efficiently
This article is packed with tips focused on how to structure your code for a faster workflow and more control.

GSAP 3 Express
"GSAP 3 Express" course by Snorkl.tv is one of the best ways to learn the basics of GSAP 3.

Getting Started with GSAP - GSAP 2
Learn the basics of GSAP quickly. Includes plenty of videos and demos that will get you animating the web in no time.

Quick Start: GSAP and Adobe Animate CC (ARCHIVED)
Cory Hudson provides starter files to get up and running quickly with Adobe Animate CC and GSAP. Tons of great tips for those transitioning from the world of Flash and the swf.

Top 5 Features of GSAP 3
GSAP 3 is the most significant GSAP upgrade ever! There are a ton of new features to be excited about, but this article covers what we think are the top 5.

How to get GSAP Auto-completion and Hinting
Get hints about what GSAP methods and properties are available right in your text editor!

Video: Sequence JavaScript Animations Like a Pro with GSAP's TimelineLite
This video walks you through some common problems that professional animators face every day and shows you how GSAP’s TimelineLite tackles these challenges with ease.

QuickTip: Basic play / pause toggle button
Learn how to make a simple play / pause toggle button to control any GSAP animation (tweens or timelines). Same concepts apply to toggling the reversed() state of an animation too.

Create an Animated SVG Jump Loader
A great tutorial from Chris Gannon about using DrawSVGPlugin for simple, yet compelling effects.

GreenSock 101
Learn the core of GSAP in 60 minutes. Petr Tichy from ihatetomatoes.net has created a fantastic video series that is perfect for beginners.

immediateRender demystified
The immediateRender property of from() tweens is one of those things you only find out about when it gives you unexpected results. Learn what this property does and why it is so important.

Quick Start: GSAP and Adobe Animate CC 2017
Learn how to load GSAP into Animate CC 2017 in 3 easy steps (video included)

7 Hidden Gems of GSAP
See the tips and tricks that the GSAP experts use to take their animations to the next level.

Writing Smarter Animation Code
This article is packed with videos and info to show you how to structure your code for faster workflow and more control.

An introduction to animations with GSAP
A quick overview of GSAP from Zell Liew to help get you up and running quickly.

QuickTip: yoyoEase
Now you can specify an ease for the yoyo (backwards) portion of a repeating TweenMax animation.

QuickTip: Animate CSS Variables
See how GSAP's support for animating CSS variables (custom properties) allows you to approach your animations in a whole new way.

QuickTip: Function-based values
Have you ever wished you could run a little custom-logic to determine the values that would be used for each target in a tween? Welcome, function-based values!
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