JuliaGeometry / JuliaGeometry/GeometryBasics.jl

StructArrays interface for points

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Description

When calling into C functions with large arrays of points, it would be useful to have mutable StructArrays of points. As far as I understand it, this would just involve defining a static schema for Points.

Would this be a wanted feature? Also, how would we handle vectors of n-dimensional Points?

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Start by reviewing the existing Point types and how StructArrays are represented for C-function calls. Clarify whether mutable StructArrays of points should use a static schema, and decide how vectors of n-dimensional Points should be handled. Done means the project has an agreed interface and documented behavior for both cases.

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Tech stack
julia
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
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