SMRTR ProgrammingSep 22, 2025Dev.to

A Simple Guide to SVG and How It Works

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SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is an XML-based format for creating resolution-independent web graphics using code. Unlike raster images, SVGs remain sharp at any size, are lightweight, can be styled with CSS, animated with JavaScript, and are accessible and SEO-friendly. Basic elements include rectangles, lines, polygons, paths, text, and groups, which can be combined to create complex graphics like logos.

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