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Paint the Web with CSS

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Explore the creative potential of CSS in this conference talk from WeAreDevelopers Conference 2017. Discover how to use CSS as a medium for creating images and animations purely through code. Learn to view code from a different perspective, create more concise markups, and master the basics of CSS drawing. Delve into topics such as self-portraits, shapes, pseudo-elements, box shadows, and animations. Understand the importance of creativity in coding and how to relax while working with code. Get insights on creating various graphics, including a zombie head, and learn about the syntax for different CSS properties. The talk also touches on the benefits of exploring new techniques, the importance of community in web development, and provides resources for further learning. Gain a fresh perspective on CSS as an artistic tool and set yourself on the path to creating stunning CSS art.

Syllabus

Intro
Selfportrait
Code is Magic
We are all creative
Starting with CSS
First graphic
Relaxing with code
Zombie head
Shapes
Triangles
Drawing shapes
Pseudo elements
Before and after
tooltips
beforeafter
boxshadow
boxshadow syntax
animation
why
fun
new things
community
SVG
Summary
Play
Learn
Use Less
Resources
QA

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