Animation in Bevy: The Big Picture

The article explains how animation works in Bevy, a game engine, by building a mental model for beginners. It clarifies that while animating a 3D model intuitively seems simple, Bevy requires understanding key components like `AnimationPlayer`, which is automatically added to entities in a model's hierarchy to control animations. The guide aims to help developers move beyond trial-and-error with examples to truly understand Bevy's animation system.