svgsvg

svgsvg is a term used in discussions of vector graphics to describe a hypothetical extension or pattern for composing multiple SVG documents into a single scene. It is not an existing standard, but a conceptual model used to explore modular vector assets and rendering pipelines.

In this imagined model, a root element named svgsvg would wrap one or more child fragments, such as <svg> elements or other components produced by separate teams. The concept emphasizes modularity: each fragment can be authored, updated, and swapped independently, then composed at render time. Attributes like viewBox, width, and height would have to be coordinated, and the visual stacking order would follow the document order or a defined layering attribute.

Rendering would depend on a compositor capable of merging the fragments into one final image. Because svgsvg is not standardized, current web browsers and SVG processors do not support it out of the box; any implementation would be custom, experimental, or part of a specialized workflow.

Alternatives in current SVG practices include using <symbol> and <use> for reusing content, and grouping with <g> combined with CSS to control layering. Another common approach is to assemble assets at build time rather than at render time.

Use cases cited for svgsvg-like approaches include large icon libraries, scalable UI kits, and layered maps where separate teams own different layers. Limitations include potential accessibility challenges, tooling requirements, and the need for a formal specification to ensure interoperability.

See also: SVG, XML namespaces, <symbol>, <use>, and composited graphics workflows.