# dmitrybaranovskiy/raphael

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11,284 stars · 1,639 forks · JavaScript · MIT

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/DmitryBaranovskiy/raphael
- Homepage: https://dmitrybaranovskiy.github.io/raphael/
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/dmitrybaranovskiy-raphael.md

## Description

Raphael is a JavaScript library for creating, manipulating, and animating scalable vector graphics. It provides a programmatic interface and a cross-browser renderer for drawing 2D vector graphics and complex shapes within a web browser.

The project functions as an SVG animation framework and drawing API, allowing for the construction of diagrams, charts, and custom illustrations. It enables the creation of motion graphics through the transformation of vector elements using coordinate systems and easing functions.

The library covers capabilities for scalable vector rendering, dynamic data visualization, and the management of paths and gradients to ensure visual consistency across different web rendering engines.

## Tags

### Graphics & Multimedia

- [Vector Animation Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/animation-motion/vector-animation-libraries.md) — A comprehensive framework for manipulating and animating SVG paths and coordinate systems. ([source](https://dmitrybaranovskiy.github.io/raphael/))
- [Coordinate-Based Drawing APIs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/coordinate-based-drawing-apis.md) — Provides a programmatic coordinate-based API for drawing complex shapes and gradients.
- [SVG-Based Vector Rendering](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/graphics-engines-rendering/rendering/engines/canvas-vector-graphics/svg-based-vector-rendering.md) — Implements a rendering system that maps JavaScript object properties directly to SVG DOM elements.
- [Vector Shape Construction](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/vector-shape-construction.md) — Allows the construction of diagrams, charts, and custom illustrations using paths and gradients. ([source](https://dmitrybaranovskiy.github.io/raphael/))
- [Animation & Motion Graphics](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/animation-motion.md) — Implements custom animations and visual transitions for graphic elements using timing and easing.
- [SVG Path Serializers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/svg-path-serializers.md) — Calculates geometric coordinates and converts them into standard SVG path data strings for browser interpretation.
- [Value Interpolation Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/value-interpolation-engines.md) — Calculates fluid intermediate states between numeric values using easing functions for smooth vector animations.
- [Screen Space Coordinate Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/visualization-mapping/visualization-frameworks/coordinate-systems/page-coordinate-mapping/screen-space-coordinate-mappings.md) — Translates abstract Cartesian coordinates into screen-space positions to ensure consistent shape placement across resolutions.

### Part of an Awesome List

- [SVG Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/svg-libraries.md) — A JavaScript library for the programmatic manipulation and rendering of vector graphics using SVG.
- [Game Engines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/game-engines.md) — Vector graphics library for the web.
- [SVG Animation Libraries](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/svg-animation-libraries.md) — Vector graphics library for the web.

### Data & Databases

- [Data Visualization](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/data-databases/data-visualization.md) — Enables the rendering of structured data into interactive charts and diagrams.

### User Interface & Experience

- [Spatial State Tracking](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/coordinate-based-position-calculators/spatial-state-tracking.md) — Maintains a real-time state array of graphical object coordinates to enable dynamic visual updates.
- [Interactive Drawing Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/interactive-drawing-tools.md) — Provides components that allow for the programmatic creation and manipulation of vector-based drawings on a canvas.