SnapEagerness Comparison - Natural Sticky

Understanding SnapEagerness Values

The snapEagerness parameter controls how aggressively the sticky element anticipates scroll direction changes. It uses scroll speed prediction to determine when to switch between sticky and relative positioning.

0.0 - Natural Pure natural movement that perfectly matches scroll speed. May show small gaps on very fast scrolling, but provides the most intuitive experience.

1.0 - Balanced (Default) The sweet spot between natural movement and gap prevention. Predicts one scroll step ahead for smooth transitions without feeling artificial.

2.0 - Eager More aggressive gap prevention that predicts two scroll steps ahead. Creates slightly more pronounced snapping but eliminates visual gaps.

3.0+ - Magnetic Creates an intentional "magnetic" effect where the element seems to be attracted to the sticky position. Useful as a deliberate design feature.

How to Choose the Right Value

Content-focused sites: Use 0.0-1.0 for natural, distraction-free scrolling
Apps with complex headers: Use 1.5-2.5 to prevent layout shifts
Gaming or interactive sites: Use 3.0+ for intentional snapping effects
Mobile-first designs: Consider higher values (1.5-2.0) for touch scrolling

What to Look For When Testing

Try these tests to understand the differences:

Slow scrolling: All values should feel natural
Fast scrolling: Notice how higher values prevent gaps
Direction changes: Higher values snap more quickly
Momentum scrolling: Test on mobile devices for touch behavior

SnapEagerness Parameter Comparison

🌿 Natural (0.0)

⚖️ Balanced (1.0)

⚡ Eager (2.0)

🧲 Magnetic (3.0)

Understanding SnapEagerness Values

How to Choose the Right Value

What to Look For When Testing