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Understanding `-sd-animation: sd-fadeIn; –sd-duration: 0ms; –sd-easing: ease-in;

This short CSS-like snippet sets three custom properties and a custom animation shorthand used by some design systems or component libraries:

• -sd-animation: a custom property naming an animation preset (sd-fadeIn).
• –sd-duration: the animation duration (0ms disables visible motion).
• –sd-easing: the timing function (ease-in for accelerating start).

What it does

When applied to an element, the snippet indicates the element should use the sd-fadeIn animation preset, but with zero duration so no visible fade occurs; the easing is defined as ease-in (only relevant if duration > 0).

Typical usage pattern

Libraries often define animation presets and read these properties to apply animations. Example behavior (conceptual):

• A component checks -sd-animation to choose keyframes named sd-fadeIn.
• It reads –sd-duration and –sd-easing to build the animation shorthand: animation: sd-fadeIn var(–sd-duration) var(–sd-easing) both;.

Example: turning this into working CSS

Assuming you want a real fade-in, set a nonzero duration and define the keyframes:

:root {–sd-duration: 300ms;  –sd-easing: ease-in;  -sd-animation: sd-fadeIn;}
@keyframes sd-fadeIn {  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }}
.fade-in {  animation: var(-sd-animation) var(–sd-duration) var(–sd-easing) both;  /* fallback */  will-change: opacity, transform;}

When to use a zero duration

• To disable animations across a UI quickly (accessibility preference or performance mode).
• To test layout/state without motion while keeping animation hooks in place.

Accessibility note

Respect users’ reduced-motion preferences. Detect via @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) and set –sd-duration: 0ms there to avoid unwanted motion.

Quick checklist for implementers

• Define matching keyframes for any animation name used in -sd-animation.
• Ensure components read these custom properties when setting the animation shorthand.
• Set sensible defaults and provide a reduced-motion override.

If you want, I can convert this into a small component example (React or Web Component) that reads these vars and applies animations.