css-geometry-system

Objective

To explore the limits of CSS box-shadow and variable-driven layout systems by rendering complex geometric structures without external dependencies or heavy DOM trees.

Technical Specifications

• Render Method: Concentric shadow-layering.
• State Management: CSS Variable-based coordinate mapping.
• Constraints: Zero-JS logic; 100% declarative CSS.
• Architecture: Modular unit scaling (rem/vw) with centralized theme aliasing.

Why this approach?

Standard layout methods (Flex/Grid) introduce significant DOM bloat. This system prioritizes:

1. Rendering Performance: Single-element lifecycle management.
2. Maintenance: Semantic variable mapping for rapid iteration.
3. Portability: Theme-agnostic design via CSS custom properties.

Current Experiments

• Chessboard System (Single-div implementation)
• Hex-Grid Mapping (Experimental)