Load fonts from raw data on cairo backend
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Description
See https://stackoverflow.com/a/10846042/5799890 for a hacky solution
We can also write the font to a tmp file.
Tagging @ForLoveOfCats as they got their name on the note
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing the cairo backend and the linked Stack Overflow solution for loading fonts from raw data. Compare that approach with writing the font to a temporary file, then clarify the supported input and backend behavior. Done means the chosen approach loads a font from raw data through the cairo backend.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- rust
- Domain
- computer-graphics
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100