Quick Answer
Optimize jQuery animations: prefer CSS transitions (hardware-accelerated) over jQuery .animate() for transform/opacity changes. Reduce the number of simultaneously animating elements. Use .stop(true, true) before re-triggering to prevent queue buildup. Avoid animating layout properties (width, height, margin) - they trigger reflow on every frame. Use Velocity.js as a drop-in, faster alternative to jQuery .animate().
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Animate transform and opacity instead of layout properties. Use requestAnimationFrame for smoother operation. Avoid animating many elements simultaneously.
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