EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 8 MIN
How CSS Trigonometric Functions Transform Web Animations
from The Web Development Podcast with Fexingo: Frontend, Backend, and Modern Web Stack · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the new CSS trigonometric functions — sin(), cos(), and tan() — that shipped in all major browsers by early 2026. They walk through concrete examples: creating circular motion without JavaScript, building a waving flag effect with cos(), and animating a clock hand entirely in CSS. They discuss performance implications, the required @property rule, and how these functions blur the line between CSS and JavaScript. Perfect for front-end developers looking to write fewer JS animation libraries and leverage pure CSS for complex, performant motion. #CSS #CSSAnimations #TrigonometricFunctions #SinCosTan #WebDevelopment #Frontend #CSS@property #NoJavaScript #CircularMotionCSS #CSSMathFunctions #Performance #Animation #BrowserSupport #Chrome #Firefox #Safari #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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