Exploring Practical Uses for CSS Trigonometric Functions: sin() and cos()
By
rapawel
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
This article examines CSS trigonometric functions (sin() and cos()) that were voted as the "Most Hated Feature" in the State of CSS 2025 survey. The author expresses surprise at this designation and aims to explore practical applications and uses for these functions, focusing specifically on sin() and cos() to demonstrate their value despite their unpopular reputation.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNo feature is truly "the worst" in CSS, right? After all, it's all based on opinion and personal experience
This shocks me, if I'm being honest. Are really trigonometric functions really that hated?
I want to look at practical uses for CSS trigonometric functions. And we'll start with what may be the most popular functions of the "worst" feature: sin() and cos()
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