Fundamentals of SVG Programming: Concepts to Source Code (Graphics Series) - Softcover

Campesato, Oswald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584502983 ISBN 13: 9781584502982

Publisher: Charles River Media, 2003

Synopsis

Fundamentals of SVG Programming: Concepts to Source Code is a comprehensive guide to the core concepts of SVG programming, including the coordinate systems, color gradients, grid patterns, Bezier curves, transforms, charts, graphs, and more. Written for those new to SVG, this book does an excellent job of "marrying" SVG to mathematics, showing how simple equations can be used to create and manipulate SVG graphics. It presents the information in "bite-size" pieces, teaching users how to create a plethora of standard graphics, and includes a CD-ROM with over 20,000 ready-to-use code samples derived from geometric objects. These samples can be implemented as is or customized for specific projects.

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About the Author

Oswald Campesato, Palo Alto, CA, is a Senior Development Manager for JustSystems, Inc. He works on various projects that involve Java, XML, and XSLT, and is studying Japanese so that he can communicate with his counterparts in Japan in their native language. He has worked in the computer field for 15 years, and has previously worked for various companies, including Oracle and IONA. His diverse background includes work experience includes Unix, shell programming, Perl, and JSP-based web application development with MVC frameworks. He has BSc/MS degrees in Mathematics, an MBA, an MS in Information Systems, a BS in Computer Science, and is working toward an MS in Computer Science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Charles River Media
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584502983
• ISBN 13: 9781584502982
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400