Core Animation
Core Animation is a graphics rendering and animation framework provided by Apple for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. It enables developers to create smooth, high-performance animations and visual effects by offloading rendering tasks to the GPU, abstracting complex graphics operations into a layer-based model. It is integral to building responsive and visually appealing user interfaces in Apple's ecosystem.
Developers should learn Core Animation when building native applications for Apple platforms that require fluid animations, transitions, or custom visual effects, as it provides hardware-accelerated rendering for optimal performance. It is essential for creating polished user experiences in apps like games, media players, or interactive interfaces where smooth motion and visual feedback are critical.