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+# This is a button that happens to be squishy, and quite possibly, edible
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+It relies on shadows and gradients to be squishy. See [neumorphism](https://neumorphism.io). Other than that, css `::before` and `::after` pseudoelements are used for gradient transitions on click.
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+# Demo
+link here meow
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