Modern SVG

A Curated Collection of Chapters from the O’Reilly SVG Library

SVG has come a long way. It may have seemed like a niche topic a few years ago, but it has evolved into a powerful tool for Web developers.

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation. SVG images and their behaviors are defined in XML text files, which means that they can be searched, indexed, scripted, and compressed. SVG images can be created and edited with any text editor, but are more often created with drawing software.

This free ebook gets you started, bringing together concepts that you need to understand before tackling your next modern SVG project. With a collection of chapters from the O’Reilly SVG library’s published and forthcoming books, you’ll learn about the scope and challenges that await you in the world of modern web development.