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		koakuma-chan 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SVGs that feel like GIFs Huh? SVG stands for scalable vector graphics.

FateOfNations 6 months ago | [–]

Functionally, it can do a lot of the same things as SWF/Flash. Can do animations (see article) and it's scriptable using JavaScript for interactivity.

tiagod 6 months ago | [–]

And JavaScript starts with Java. Naming is hard.

immibis 5 months ago | [–]

And is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, so you better not write it down anywhere or the lawnmower will get you.

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