Mastering CSS Gradients
Linear vs. Radial
Linear gradients follow a straight path along an axis (set by degrees or keywords like 'to right'). Radial gradients emerge from a central point, radiating outwards in a circular or elliptical fashion.
SEO & Performance
Using CSS for backgrounds instead of image files reduces your page weight significantly. This improves Core Web Vitals and mobile page speed, which are critical ranking factors for Google.