mixitup.js

What is mixitup.js?

mixitup.js is a lightweight JavaScript library that enables smooth, animated filtering and sorting of grid items. It scans a container and target elements, then applies CSS transforms to transition between states, making interactive galleries, portfolios, and product grids feel responsive and polished.

MixItUp uses a container-based approach with data attributes to identify items, queues animations with requestAnimationFrame, and leverages CSS transforms for performance. It exposes an API to filter, sort, and control layout without server-side logic.

Types of MixItUp Processes

• Container Initialization: Initial setup of the mix container on page load
• Filtering: Apply data-filter rules to show/hide items
• Sorting: Reorder items based on sort criteria
• Animation: CSS transforms animate transitions between states
• Layout Reflow: Recalculate positions on resize or content changes
• Destruction: Cleanup and unbind events when destroyed

Is mixitup.js Safe?

Yes, mixitup.js is safe when sourced from the official repository or a trusted CDN and used in accordance with its MIT-style license.

Is mixitup.js a Virus or Malware?

The real mixitup.js is NOT a virus. Malware may mimic library names, so always verify the file location and integrity.

How to Tell if mixitup.js is Legitimate or Malware

1. File Location: Must be located in C:\Projects\YourApp\node_modules\mixitup or a trusted CDN URL. Any mixitup.js outside these sources is suspicious.
2. Digital Signature: Right-click the file in Explorer or check the source map; legitimate distributions from the MixItUp authors will align with trusted sources.
3. Resource Usage: When loaded by a page, the library uses minimal CPU and memory; unusual background activity in Windows Task Manager indicates a misconfigured page or unrelated software.
4. Behavior: MixItUp should only run as part of a web page. If you see a standalone process named mixitup-js.exe, stop and scan your system.

Why Is mixitup.js Running on My PC?

MixItUp runs inside the browser when a page loads a mixitup.js script and initializes a grid container. It does not start as a standalone Windows process; activity is limited to the browser tab showing a grid.

Reasons it's running:

• Active Page Use: A page that uses MixItUp for filtering or sorting will initialize and run the library to animate changes.
• Dynamic Content Changes: Adding, removing, or reordering items in a grid triggers MixItUp to re-layout and animate.
• Initialization on Load: DOM ready or content loaded events cause MixItUp to initialize containers automatically in the page scope.
• Responsive Layout Updates: Window resize or container size changes prompt recalculation of item positions and transitions.
• Animation Queuing: The library batches multiple operations to preserve smooth animations and reduce jank during rapid changes.

Can I Disable or Remove mixitup.js?

Yes, you can disable mixitup.js. If you no longer need it, remove the initialization code and script tags; for complete removal, delete the library from your project and rebuild.

How to Stop mixitup.js

• Remove Initialization: Delete or comment out the code that initializes the mixer, e.g., var mixer = mixitup('.container');
• Remove Script Tag: Delete the script tag referencing mixitup.js or remove the npm CDN reference.
• Destroy Instances: If you created a mixer instance, call mixer.destroy() before removal.
• Prevent Startup in Build: Remove MixItUp from your build pipeline or package.json dependencies.
• Stop Background Effects: Ensure there are no UI elements triggering MixItUp actions in the page logic.

How to Remove MixItUp from a Project

• ✔ In package.json, remove the dependency: "mixitup": "<version>" and run npm install to update.
• ✔ Delete the script tag or import statement for mixitup.js in your HTML or JavaScript files.
• ✔ Rebuild the project to ensure all references are removed.
• ✔ If you used a bundler, remove any import/require lines and re-bundle.
• ✔ Test the page to confirm grid functionality without MixItUp.

Common Problems: Grid Filtering or Animations

If mixitup.js isn’t behaving as expected, review these typical issues and fixes to restore smooth filtering, sorting, and layout transitions.

Common Causes & Solutions

• Incorrect container selector: Verify the container selector matches the DOM (e.g., mixitup('.grid') with a container having class 'grid').
• Missing or misconfigured dataset attributes: Ensure items have the correct data attributes (e.g., data-filter, data-sort) and that data attributes are accessible.
• JavaScript errors on page: Check the browser console for errors; fix syntax or runtime errors that prevent MixItUp from initializing.
• Conflicts with CSS transforms or transitions: Inspect conflicting CSS rules; ensure transforms are not overridden by other styles.
• Older MixItUp version in conflict with code: Update to the latest compatible version and adjust API usage accordingly.
• Large grids causing slow animations: Paginate or virtualize items, or enable Memory Saver and performance options in MixItUp.

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