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@turf/shortest-path is not giving the shortest path & minDistance option is not working

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@turf/shortest-path
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Description

Algorithm creates extra waypoints and makes the route/path longer than it supposed to be. Also minimum distance option is not working.

Example Fiddle based on documentation test.

Until the first wp under the polygon it created 6 unnecessary waypoints. Also did the same thing when clear from polygon as well.

Also if you zoom in, you will see the path is going over polygon as well.

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Research direction

Start with the documentation test and the linked JSFiddle, then inspect the @turf/shortest-path entry point and compare the generated waypoints with the reported route. Reproduce both polygon-crossing cases and the minDistance option; done means the route is shortest, avoids the polygon, and respects the minimum-distance setting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
data
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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