This book has especially been created to provide you with all the information that you need to set up RaphaelJS. You will learn the basics of RaphaelJS, get started with building your first script, and discover some tips and tricks for using RaphaelJS.

This document contains the following sections:

So what is RaphaelJS? – Find out what RaphaelJS actually is, what you can do with it, and why it’s so great.

Installation – Learn how to download and install RaphaelJS with minimum fuss and then set it up so that you can use it as soon as possible.

Quick start – This section will show you how to perform one of the core tasks of RaphaelJS, that is, creating shapes. Follow the steps to create your own shape, which will be the basis of most of your work in RaphaelJS.

Top features you need to know about – Here you will learn how to perform five tasks with the most important features of RaphaelJS.

People and places you should get to know – Every open source project is centered around a community. This section provides you with many useful links to the project page and forums, as well as a number of helpful articles, tutorials, blogs, and the Twitter feeds of RaphaelJS super contributors.