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Issue № 299

Everything you wanted to know about SVG but were afraid to ask.

Using SVG For Flexible, Scalable, and Fun Backgrounds, Part I

by Shelley Powers12 Comments

Many of us think of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) as an also-ran: fine for charts and tables, but not much else. Yet SVG can actually enhance a site’s overall design, and can be made to work in even the most stubborn browser. In Part I of a two-part series, Shelley Powers covers important basics of working with SVG, including browser support and accessibility.

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