Image Transition Component Demo

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Arnab Mondal-
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Image Transition Component Demo

This blog post demonstrates the new ImageTransition component, which allows you to compare two images side by side with an interactive draggable slider. This is perfect for showing before/after comparisons, light/dark mode differences, or any other image comparisons.

How it Works

The component takes two props:

  • before: The path to the first image (typically shown on the left)
  • after: The path to the second image (typically shown on the right)

You can drag the slider to reveal more or less of each image, creating a smooth transition between them.

Demo

Here's an example using some placeholder images. Try dragging the slider to see the transition effect:

Before
After
BEFORE
AFTER

Usage in MDX

To use this component in your blog posts, simply add it like this:

<ImageTransition before="/path/to/first-image.jpg" after="/path/to/second-image.jpg" />

Features

  • Interactive dragging: Click and drag the slider to control the transition
  • Responsive design: Works well on different screen sizes
  • Smooth animations: CSS-based transitions for optimal performance
  • Accessibility: Proper cursor states and visual feedback
  • Easy integration: Works seamlessly with MDX blog posts

Use Cases

This component is perfect for:

  1. Before/After comparisons: Show the results of design changes, photo editing, or improvements
  2. Light/Dark mode previews: Display how your interface looks in different themes
  3. Design iterations: Compare different versions of your work
  4. Product comparisons: Show differences between similar items
  5. Tutorial demonstrations: Illustrate the effects of code changes or techniques

Technical Details

The component uses:

  • React hooks (useState, useEffect, useRef) for state management
  • Mouse event listeners for drag functionality
  • CSS clip-path for the reveal effect
  • Tailwind CSS for styling

The slider is fully interactive and provides visual feedback with a circular handle containing a hamburger menu icon.

Try it out in your own blog posts by following the usage example above!