mapbox / mapbox/tile-count

Lines instead of dots?

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C++
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Description

Sparse areas of the world would be much better documented if we connected lines between samples instead of just including dots at the samples themselves.

The downside: more visual noise when there is GPS error

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by tracing how tile-count represents samples and where its output is rendered, then determine how connected lines should be defined and how GPS error should affect them; done means sparse areas show connected samples without unacceptable visual noise.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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