Hand-Coding SVG: Geometric Shapes and Modern Animation

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) are essential for modern, crisp, and high-performance web designs, yet many developers rely on bloated software instead of writing clean, native code. By understanding how SVGs work under the hood, you can create lightweight, responsive graphics that load instantly and scale infinitely. In this text-based course, you will transition from using graphic design tools to hand-coding your own vector shapes from scratch. You will learn the exact syntax behind basic geometric primitives and discover how to bring them to life using modern animation techniques. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational structure, viewports, and coordinate systems of SVGs. - Build basic geometric shapes including rectangles, circles, lines, paths, and custom polygons. - Apply styling and colors to your shapes using modern CSS properties. - Animate SVG elements smoothly using modern CSS transitions and keyframe rules. - Implement SVG accessibility best practices to ensure your graphics are screen-reader friendly. - Optimize SVG code for fast web performance and responsive web design. You will begin by mastering essential terminology and coordinate math, then progress to coding individual shapes, and finally combine them into interactive, animated web components. This program is designed specifically for front-end beginners, web developers, and UI designers with a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS—no prior SVG experience required. Start writing clean, lightweight, and interactive SVGs today.