matplotlib / matplotlib/basemap
naming considerations for arcgisimage
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Description
I am a little bit hesitant about the name "arcgisimage" for the new feature added to basemap recently. First off, I am concerned about using a trademark in a function name. Second, is it over-specifying what it is that this function can do? Why not "wmsimage"?
Lastly, on a related note, does basemap have an rcparams mechanism for storing defaults like the url and service names?
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The issue names the arcgisimage feature and asks about an rcparams mechanism, but it identifies no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the feature and existing configuration patterns; done requires a decided function name and a clear decision on whether URL and service defaults belong in rcparams.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- matplotlib, python
- Domain
- data-visualization
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100