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- Gradients & Patterns
Learn to create linear and radial gradients, plus repeating patterns for textures and backgrounds. Master the defs element for reusable SVG definitions.
- Stroke Animations: The Line Drawing Effect
Master the popular line drawing effect using stroke-dasharray and stroke-dashoffset. Create smooth animations that make paths appear to draw themselves.
- Motion Paths with SMIL
Learn how to move SVG elements along custom paths using animateMotion. Create orbital animations, path-following effects, and complex motion sequences.
- Transform Animations with SMIL
Learn how to animate SVG transforms using animateTransform. Master rotation, scaling, translation, and skewing animations with precise control points.
- SVG SMIL Animations: The Animate Element
Learn how to use SVG's native animation system (SMIL) to animate geometric properties like radius, position, and paths. Master animate, animateTransform, and animateMotion.
- Keyframe Animations in CSS
Master CSS keyframe animations for SVG. Learn how to create complex, multi-step animations that run automatically or on demand.
- CSS Transitions in SVG
Learn how to animate SVG elements with CSS transitions. Create smooth, interactive animations that respond to user interactions and state changes.
- SVG Transforms: Translate, Rotate, Scale, and Skew
Learn how to use SVG transforms to move, rotate, scale, and skew elements. Understand the foundation of SVG animation and complex graphics.
- Arcs in SVG Paths
Master the SVG arc command for drawing circular and elliptical curves. Learn the arc parameters, flags, and how to create rounded corners and pie charts.
- Curves Deep Dive: Quadratic and Cubic Curves
Master SVG curves with an in-depth exploration of quadratic and cubic Bezier curves. Learn when to use each type and how to create smooth, organic shapes.