Re: [boost] [GGL] Initial thoughts; how to register point types

Subject: Re: [boost] [GGL] Initial thoughts; how to register point types
From: Barend Gehrels (barend_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-11-15 04:11:28

Hi Rutger,

I still don't know if we understand each other.

>
> Have you considered an approach looking like 
>
> distance( a, b, f );
> angle( a, b, f );
>
> where f would be a functor with the minimal required mathematical operation 
> needed to perform the required set of geometric operations? E.g., a dot-
> product operator?
>
>   
I believe it is implemented like you suggests. f is a strategy, doing 
the actual operation. It is optional, so:
distance(a,b) -> the default operation, corresponding to coordinate 
system of a and b
distance(a,b,f) -> you can override things, e.g. to call pythagoras for 
two lat long points

Regards, Barend