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How to create a wavy background using CSS and SVG

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Saleh Mubashar
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1,424
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Creating visually appealing web designs with wave shapes can be achieved through CSS and SVG, despite waves being a challenging shape to implement. The process involves using a rectangle with ovals to form waves, which can be accomplished in CSS by leveraging pseudo-classes and in SVG through path elements and commands like 'M' for Move, 'L' for Line, and 'C' for Curve. The tutorial described methods to create simple and layered wave designs, emphasizing the ease of manipulation in SVG for complex designs. Additionally, tools like SVGPathEditor and Get Waves can aid in wave creation by allowing real-time visualization and editing. The article also highlighted the importance of tools like LogRocket for monitoring frontend performance, as modern web applications become more resource-intensive, offering insights into user sessions and debugging capabilities.