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# animation(_:)

Applies the given animation to this view when this view changes.

```
nonisolated func animation(_ animation: Animation?) -> some View
```

## Parameters

`animation`

The animation to apply. If `animation` is `nil`, the view
doesn’t animate.

## Return Value

A view that applies `animation` to this view whenever it
changes.

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