Layout (computing)

In computing, layout is the process of calculating the position of objects in space subject to various constraints. This functionality can be part of an application or packaged as a reusable component or library.

Examples
  • Page layout is the computation of the position of the paragraphs, tabs, sentences, words and letters of a text. This is done by desktop publishing software, typesetting software, and web browsers. These programs typically have dedicated layout routines to calculate the correct position of glyphs and embedded images.
  • Some widget toolkits include a layout manager. This component automatically calculates a widget's position based on alignment constraints without the need for the programmer to specify absolute coordinates.
  • Graph drawing software automatically determine the position of the vertexes and edges of a graph with various goals like minimization of the number of edge intersections, minimization of total area or production of an aesthetically pleasing result.
  • Electronic design automation tools for the place and route step.
gollark: PotatOS is MIT-licensed, so it has that, as well as some extra clauses like> If any provision of this policy is found by a court (or other entity) to be unenforceable, it nevertheless remains in force. This organization is not liable and this agreement shall not be construed. We are not responsible for any issue whatsoever at all arising from use of potatOS, potatOS services, anything at all, or otherwise.and> You are responsible for anything which potatOS might do to your things. You ran it. It is all your fault. We are not liable, ethically, morally, existentially, financially or legally, for anything whatsoever.for safety.
gollark: Maybe the ATL license but with a "NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER" bit.
gollark: I'm now imagining having a bunch of highly-paid corporate lawyers trying to figure out exactly what circumstances they can use some software in based on the day of the week.
gollark: Good idea! It could switch between them.
gollark: Hmm, maybe I could have something where the applicable set of licenses is deterministically chosen based on the current date or something.

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