Canvas vs SVG: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
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Canvas vs SVG: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
HTML & CSS
By Maria Antonietta Perna,
Should you use Canvas or SVG? It depends! Let's walk through all the scenarios where Canvas and SVG are an option and work out which is the best choice.
How to Use PostCSS as a Configurable Alternative to Sass
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Sass is handy, but can't do everything. Learn how to use PostCSS to create a custom CSS preprocessor that compiles Sass syntax but also adds extra features.
Creating Directionally Lit 3D Buttons with CSS
HTML & CSS
By Jhey Tompkins,
Ever thought of adding lighting effects to your UI buttons? You can! Learn how to create directionally lit 3D buttons with CSS and just a little bit of JS.
Lightweight Autocomplete Controls with the HTML5 Datalist
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Too many options in your HTML Select list? Try a Datalist! Learn how to work with this lightweight, accessible, cross-browser autocomplete form control.
Create Powerful CSS Animation Effects without JavaScript
HTML & CSS
By Paul Ryan,
Do animations need JavaScript? No! Learn some amazing CSS animation tricks you can perform with just a small amount of really cool CSS.
Recreate the Cyberpunk 2077 Button Glitch Effect in CSS
HTML & CSS
By Jhey Tompkins,
To celebrate Cyberpunk 2077's long-awaited arrival, Jhey Tomkins shows you how to create the famous buttons with a glitch effect on hover in CSS.
The Best Free Monospace Fonts for Developers, Compared
Design & UX
By Daniel Schwarz,
Daniel Schwarz compares the best monospace fonts for developers that make coding a little easier on the eyes.
How to Draw Cubic Bézier Curves on HTML5 SVGs
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
The SVG path element offers a range of curve effects, and in this article, Craig Buckler demonstrates how to draw cubic bézier curves.
How to Translate from DOM to SVG Coordinates and Back Again
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Mix DOM and vector interactions in SVG, translating from SVG to DOM coordinates and back, and translating to transformed SVG coordinates.
CSS with SVG: Real World Usage
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Craig explains how to add CSS styles to SVGs when used as static images, inlined backgrounds and HTML, sprites, HTML content effects and portable files.
Scalable Vector Graphics: Drawing Basics
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Craig Buckler introduces SVG drawing basics, explaining the SVG viewbox, document structure, and how to draw shapes such as lines, circles, and rectangles.
How to Test Responsive Web Design Cross-Browser Compatibility
HTML & CSS
By Craig Buckler,
Craig introduces CSS options for setting up a responsive website, including media queries, Flexbox and Grid, and covers tools for testing cross-browser compatibility.
A Guide to HTML & CSS Forms (No Hacks!)
HTML & CSS
By Daniel Schwarz,
Daniel Schwarz shows how to mark up forms using only HTML and CSS, covering new CSS3 options that make it easier to style inputs.
SVG 101: What Is SVG?
Design & UX
By Ivaylo Gerchev, Maria Antonietta Perna,
Learn why SVG is superior to pixel graphics in terms of scalability, responsiveness, interactivity, programmability, performance, and accessibility.
CSS Viewport Units: A Quick Start
HTML & CSS
By Asha Laxmi, Maria Antonietta Perna,
Asha and Maria offer an accessible but thorough introduction to the use of CSS viewport units for truly responsive typography and layout elements on the web.
30 Life-saving Tools for Front-end Developers
HTML & CSS
By Maria Antonietta Perna,
Maria Antonietta Perna rounds up 30 top tools for front-end web developers, from code playgrounds and editors to CSS generators, JS libraries, and more.