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[CUDA] Normal estimation cuda duplicate of gpu module
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module: cuda
module: gpu
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Description
GPU normal estimation is available in both the cuda and gpu modules. The cuda module version appears to be older and less maintained. Is there a benefit of keeping the cuda normal estimation around, or should it be deprecated in favor of just using the gpu module?
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Compare the normal-estimation implementations in the CUDA and GPU modules, starting with the module entry points and their existing documentation or tests. Determine whether the CUDA version provides distinct value, then document a clear deprecation or retention decision and update the affected module references if a decision is reached.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- computer-vision
- Issue type
- Refactor
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100