<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Flutter animations serve essential functions beyond aesthetics by signaling change and guiding attention in apps.Animated Widgets in Flutter simplify the creation of captivating effects without requiring advanced animation skills.Exploration of various animated widgets with practical examples: AnimatedCrossFade, AnimatedSwitcher, Padding, AnimatedPositioned, and more.Unique features of each animated widget: From centering inner widgets to creating lively text effects and sliding in fashionably.Importance of assigning unique Keys to children for effective animations.Applications and properties of different animated widgets, such as creating smooth backgrounds, swapping widgets, and animating in elements.