When implementing layout algorithms, ensure strict adherence to web standards and specifications, particularly regarding control flow and edge case handling. Complex algorithms like baseline calculation require precise implementation of specification details to avoid subtle bugs.
When implementing layout algorithms, ensure strict adherence to web standards and specifications, particularly regarding control flow and edge case handling. Complex algorithms like baseline calculation require precise implementation of specification details to avoid subtle bugs.
Key considerations:
break
vs continue
) to match specification behaviorExample from baseline calculation:
// Wrong: continues past first line, skipping valid children
if (child->lineIndex > 0) {
continue; // This skips children incorrectly
}
// Correct: breaks at first line boundary as per spec
if (child->lineIndex > 0) {
break; // Only consider first line children
}
This prevents algorithmic errors that can cause incorrect layout behavior and ensures compatibility with web standards.
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