When navigating between HTML pages on traditional multi-page applications (MPAs), the browser reloads the page, causing an abrupt white flash or jump. For years, achieving fluid transitions meant building a Single Page Application (SPA) with React, Vue, or heavy client-side routing libraries.

That is no longer required. Modern browsers now support Native Cross-Document View Transitions , allowing smooth animations between separate, real HTML files using pure CSS .

In this tutorial, we will turn a multi-page luxury automotive site ( Orion Motors ) into an app-like experience with zero custom JavaScript.

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