matplotlib / matplotlib/matplotlib

[MNT]: in class cursor,when the mouse moves out of the ax, redrawing takes a long time

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Description

### Summary

https://github.com/matplotlib/matplotlib/blob/v3.10.1/lib/matplotlib/widgets.py#L1937
self.canvas.draw() takes a long time when mouse moves out

### Proposed fix

restore the background
self.canvas.restore_region(self.background)
self.canvas.blit(self.ax.bbox)

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Research direction

Start in lib/matplotlib/widgets.py at the cursor code around line 1937 and reproduce the slow redraw when the mouse leaves the axes. Evaluate the proposed background restore and blit behavior, then verify that cursor redraws complete promptly without changing the expected plot display.

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Assessment

Tech stack
matplotlib, python
Domain
data-visualization, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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