Zig Zag Background Pattern

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Introduction

In this lab, we will learn how to create a zig zag background pattern using CSS. By using linear-gradient() and adjusting the background-size and background-position, we will be able to create a visually appealing pattern that can be used on various elements of a website. This lab will help improve our CSS skills and give us a better understanding of how to use CSS to create unique designs.


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Zig Zag Background Pattern

index.html and style.css have already been provided in the VM.

To create a zig zag background pattern, use the following steps:

  1. Set a white background using background-color.
  2. Create the parts of a zig zag pattern using background-image with four linear-gradient() values.
  3. Specify the pattern's size using background-size.
  4. Place the parts of the pattern in the correct locations using background-position.
  5. To repeat the pattern, use background-repeat.
  6. Note: The height and width of the element are fixed for demonstration purposes only.

Here is an example code snippet:

<div class="zig-zag"></div>
.zig-zag {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background-color: #fff;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #000 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(225deg, #000 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(315deg, #000 25%, transparent 25%),
    linear-gradient(45deg, #000 25%, transparent 25%);
  background-position:
    -30px 0,
    -30px 0,
    0 0,
    0 0;
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
}

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Summary

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