S kernel because it is used in many standard font description formats. Splines, as implemented in GEOS, are created by drawing curves in sequence.
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B�zier curves are defined in terms of four points. Two of these points are the endpoints, known as anchor points. The other two points are known as control points, one associated with each anchor point. The curve extends from anchor point to anchor point. The line between an anchor point and its control point determine