Last time, we discussed that, sadly, according to the State of CSS 2025 survey, trigonometric functions are deemed the "Most Hated" CSS feature.

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Explores practical applications of CSS's tan() trigonometric function, demonstrating how to create polygon-shaped layouts and circular menus by calculating triangle dimensions. Shows how tan() works with right-angled triangles to determine element heights based on angles and widths, enabling dynamic sectioned lists, character pickers, and image galleries. Includes interactive examples and mathematical explanations of how tangent relates to sine and cosine in the unit circle.

The “Most Hated” CSS Feature: tan()