✧✦Catherine✦✧Feb 26
i checked up on OsmAnd and apparently they're doing some pretty advanced stuff for offline route calculation now! beyond A* https://osmand.net/blog/fast-routing/
OsmAnd's Faster Offline Navigation | OsmAnd

Offline navigation is a lifeline for travelers, adventurers, and everyday commuters. We demand speed, accuracy, and the flexibility to tailor routes to our specific needs. For years, OsmAnd has championed powerful, feature-rich offline maps that fit in your pocket. But as maps grew more detailed and user demands for complex routing increased, our trusty A algorithm, despite its flexibility, started hitting a performance wall. How could we deliver a 100x speed boost without bloating map sizes or sacrificing the deep customization our users love?

Show thread40796c19Feb 26
@whitequark am i wrong in feeling like this article was written by an llm
the new routing looks super cool but the writing feels very off
Show thread✧✦Catherine✦✧
@40796c19 yeah actually it does read kinda like that
Feb 26 at 4:42pmWeb