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title: "Comment by Joe Attardi on \"How to Create a Sleek Preloader Animation Using GSAP Timeline\" | Hashnode"
description: "I don't know much about GSAP but wouldn't using a CSS animation be more performant?"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-create-a-sleek-preloader-animation-using-gsap-timeline/61efe1c487fd2728e7cd2fb9)

Comment [How to Create a Sleek Preloader Animation Using GSAP Timeline](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-create-a-sleek-preloader-animation-using-gsap-timeline/61efe1c487fd2728e7cd2fb9)

[Joe Attardi](https://hashnode.com/@joeattardi)

[Jan 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-create-a-sleek-preloader-animation-using-gsap-timeline/61efe1c487fd2728e7cd2fb9/comment/61f0b423e247b2151e620060)

I don't know much about GSAP but wouldn't using a CSS animation be more performant?

[Israel Oyetunji](https://hashnode.com/@IsraelMitolu)

[Jan 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-create-a-sleek-preloader-animation-using-gsap-timeline/61efe1c487fd2728e7cd2fb9/comment/61f0b423e247b2151e620060#reply-61f0e18f87fd2728e7cd4c1a)

Hi [Joe Attardi](https://hashnode.com/@joeattardi). That's a great question. For very simple animations, CSS would be a good choice, but when working with really complex animations, GSAP is highly recommended. You may want to read about the [pros and cons](https://css-tricks.com/comparison-animation-technologies/) of animation technologies.