Create a typewriter effect for code blocks with React
Blog post from LogRocket
The article provides a detailed guide on creating a typewriter effect for code blocks using React, demonstrating both a custom-built approach and an alternative using a pre-existing typewriter package. It begins by explaining the installation of necessary dependencies, including React and Tailwind CSS, and proceeds to outline the steps for building the typewriter effect with a blinking cursor, using React's useState and useEffect hooks for animating the text. The tutorial also covers looping the typing effect by introducing states for typing and deleting, and enhancing the visual with syntax highlighting via the React Syntax Highlighter. Additionally, it suggests using the react-typewriter-effect library for a simpler implementation. The article concludes by highlighting how the typewriter effect can enhance user interfaces by drawing attention to specific content, and encourages readers to explore further customizations or use pre-built libraries for similar effects.