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🦤 A large bird 💻 A layout solver
cassowary

cassowary

9.9
An algorithm that solves linear layout constraints to find positions and sizes
  • noun
  • Specialized
: algoritmo cassowary
  • Many GUI libraries adopt cassowary for flexible auto-layout because it solves linear constraints incrementally.

Examples

  • The app uses the cassowary solver to keep buttons aligned during window resizing.

  • When the window changed size, the framework called cassowary to recompute positions instantly.

  • The cassowary algorithm is essential for UI design.

  • Can you explain how the cassowary works?

  • The app uses the cassowary algorithm to adjust the positions of interface elements efficiently.

  • By implementing the cassowary technique, developers can ensure that layout changes occur smoothly.

  • The cassowary method allows for the automatic alignment and resizing of components in a user interface.

Surface Forms

cassowary singular
cassowaries plural

Etymology

Cassowary is also the name of a computer layout solver and it was named after the bird cassowary. A helpful way to remember this is to think of the solver as 'strong' and good at putting screen items into place, like the bird using its powerful legs.