Chapter 2. Getting Started
In This Chapter
SVG Document Structure
SVG Coordinate System
Conclusion
To create an SVG document, you need to know what one looks like! We're going to review some SVG syntax and take a look at creating SVG documents from scratch (using a text editor), with proper document structure.
We'll also cover basic SVG “container elements” for structuring your document and learn about the SVG coordinate system and transformations, the SVG viewport, and the SVG viewBox and preserveAspect-Ratio attributes. Whew! Let's dive in.
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