animate:flip for List Reordering
Animate list items smoothly when their order changes using the FLIP technique.
animate:flip for List Reordering is a free Sveltejs Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 1 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Sveltejs Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
What animate:flip Does
flip animates elements smoothly when their position in a keyed each block changes.
Import
From svelte/animate.
import { flip } from "svelte/animate";Apply to Items
Attach on items inside a keyed each.
{#each items as item (item.id)}
<li animate:flip>{item.name}</li>
{/each}FLIP Technique
FLIP stands for First, Last, Invert, Play. Svelte computes the delta and animates smoothly using transforms.
Keyed Each Required
The animation depends on keys to know which DOM nodes correspond to which items.
Parameters
Pass { duration, delay, easing } options like transitions.
<li animate:flip={{ duration: 300 }}>Common Triggers
Reordering via drag and drop, sorting, filtering, or shuffling.
Combine with Transitions
Pair with transition: for entry/exit animations on top of reorder animations.
Performance
Uses CSS transforms; smooth even for hundreds of items.
Limitations
Cannot animate cross-container moves between different each blocks.
Reduced Motion
Skip the animation when the user prefers reduced motion for accessibility.
Quick Check
What does animate:flip require?
Recap
animate:flip smoothly animates list reorders inside keyed each blocks using the FLIP technique.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “animate:flip for List Reordering” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “animate:flip for List Reordering” is free to read here on the web, and the Sveltejs Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Sveltejs Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “animate:flip for List Reordering”?
Animate list items smoothly when their order changes using the FLIP technique. You practise Sveltejs Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Sveltejs Academy?
No prior experience is required. Sveltejs Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 1 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “animate:flip for List Reordering” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Sveltejs Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Sveltejs Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- animate:flip for List Reordering
- The spring() and tweened() Stores
- Custom Easing Functions
- Combining transitions and animations