Raster graphics disadvantages of HTML/CSS presentations

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Many programmers prefer the idea of building presentation with just the help of a text editor instead of using a GUI tool.

With the help of the JavaScript code provided by impress.js, it is possible to create an animated presentation using HTML/CSS. The project provides an "impress"ing example and many people wrote enthusiastic comments about it.

However, I am a bit worried about the inherent limitations of this approach: Lengths in HTML/CSS are specified in a raster graphics model. Therefore, one must know the resolution of the beamer (screen or other displaying device) to design the presentation in an adequate way. Scaling the presentation afterwards (and porting to different devices) seems to be difficult.

Doesn't it make more sense to use vector graphic tools like the LaTeX Beamer class or the Inkscape plugins JessyInk or Sozi, which allow for better scaling?

Any comment and oppinion is appreciated.

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