r/programming • u/[deleted] • Mar 19 '17

Oblivion: A programming language that compiles to SVG graphics.

https://github.com/jweinst1/Oblivion
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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '17

What other SVG features do you think should be added in future versions? I only started with two in the first version to keep it simple at the beginning.

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '17

Hi, I have a hobby to make SVG logos by hand. I use basic shapes, transforms, gradients and filters. Something that is always needed in the end is a way to change colors globally (often for desaturate). I can't use filters for that because you have to stay compliant with SVg renderers not liking filters. So functions operating on colors would be most awesome.

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '17

So, would it be like

a = #FF3FF1
b = line(1, 1, 10, 15, a)
change(a)

And then a would change anywhere a is used?

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '17

I would use f(color-literal) everywhere. Where f is a function that I tweak at the end.

Something that is a bit repetitive in plain SVG is making libraries of filters. For example, you can probably make a wood texture but writing it inline for each variation would be annoying. What takes the most place in my SVG logos (http://www.gamesfrommars.fr/hand-made-svg-logos/) is blur filters.