Visvalingam–Whyatt algorithm
= Visvalingam–Whyatt algorithm
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The Visvalingam-Whyatt algorithm is a method for simplifying polygons and polyline geometries by reducing the number of vertices while preserving overall shape and important features. Developed by V. Visvalingam and J. Whyatt, the algorithm is particularly useful in the context of geographic information systems (GIS) and computer graphics.