Unlock the Power of CSS: Create a Stunning Yin-Yang Symbol from Scratch
As developers, we know that mastering CSS is crucial to building visually stunning websites and applications. But, let’s face it, styling elements can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with complex designs. However, with the right skills and practice, you can overcome even the most challenging tasks.
Recreate Iconic Designs with Pure CSS
One effective way to hone your CSS skills is to recreate iconic designs, such as the yin-yang symbol, using only CSS and a single line of HTML. In this tutorial, we’ll dive into the world of pseudo-classes, border properties, and animations to create a mesmerizing yin-yang symbol that will leave you wondering how it’s possible.
Crafting the Perfect Shape
To begin, we need to create a round shape with black and white colors to differentiate the two sides of our yin-yang body. We’ll use a clever trick with the border-width property to achieve this. By setting the width to 50px and the border-width to 2px 50px 2px 2px, we’ll create a square shape that’s equal to our height property. Then, we’ll add a border-radius of 50% to transform it into a circle.
Adding Inner Circles with Pseudo-Elements
The concept behind both inner circles is the same. We’ll utilize CSS pseudo-elements, such as :before and :after, to create the desired effect. Pseudo-elements allow us to add extra styling to our website without adding extra markup. We’ll position our first inner circle absolutely, using top and left properties relative to its parent. This will center the circle perfectly.
Bringing it to Life with Animation
To take our design to the next level, we’ll add a simple animation to make it interactive. We’ll create a rolling animation using @keyframes, defining two properties: from as the initial point and to as the finish point. With just two lines of code, our yin-yang symbol will come alive.
The Final Result
And there you have it – a stunning, continuously rolling yin-yang symbol crafted entirely with CSS. By following this tutorial, you’ve not only learned new skills but also sharpened your CSS styling abilities. Feel free to modify this element or use it as a foundation to create something even more amazing.
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