Add drawPath documentation about preferring other methods for drawing simple shapes#184253
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This pull request updates the documentation for the drawPath method in the Canvas class to recommend using specialized methods like drawRect or drawOval for simple shapes to improve efficiency. Feedback suggests rephrasing the documentation to clarify that the performance benefit comes from avoiding the creation of a Path object.
| /// When drawing simple shapes (such as rectangles, ovals, or rounded | ||
| /// rectangles), prefer using methods such as [drawRect], [drawOval], or | ||
| /// [drawRRect] over [drawPath]. Methods that draw simple shapes are generally | ||
| /// more efficient than drawing a [Path]. |
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For improved clarity, consider rephrasing this paragraph. The current wording '...more efficient than drawing a [Path]' is slightly ambiguous because [Path] refers to the class, not an action. A more explicit phrasing could better explain the alternative workflow that is being discouraged.
/// When drawing simple shapes (such as rectangles, ovals, or rounded
/// rectangles), prefer using methods such as [drawRect], [drawOval], or
/// [drawRRect] over [drawPath]. These dedicated methods are generally more
/// efficient than creating a [Path] and drawing it with this method.References
- The style guide emphasizes optimizing for readability and ensuring documentation is useful. This change improves both by making the explanation clearer. (link)
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Add drawPath documentation about preferring other methods for drawing simple shapes
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