Why SVG?

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Why so Much Code?

There are important reasons. First, most people learn best by example. Second, the depth and breadth of the sample code will save you many hours of work. Third, the many code variations will vividly illustrate the tremendous range of possibilities that are available in SVG. Fourth, relatively simple changes in the code can sometimes produce unexpected (even startling) visual effects. Indeed, the companion CD-ROM contains over 20,000 SVG documents that illustrate the sort of graphics that are possible with SVG! Similar examples have been intentionally included for your convenience so that you can choose the ones that have the visual nuances that are best suited to your needs.

As you peruse the code samples on the CD-ROM, you might find it helpful to create your own sub-directory where you can store copies of the SVG documents you want to revisit at a later time. The graphics images are divided into folders that correspond to a theme or type. This logical division of the code will help you select the types of graphics images that are most appealing to you.

You might be surprised to know that the samples on the CD-ROM represent a small fraction of what you can create in SVG. The CD-ROM provides a rich set of examples, and the ideas contained therein can serve as a catalyst for sparking your own creativity. Don't be afraid to experiment with the code because that is a good way for you to strengthen your knowledge and increase your level of confidence. With practice and due diligence, you will acquire a sense of how to combine various geometric objects in order to create the effects that you're looking for.

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