iced-rs/iced

Advanced layout strategies (grid, floating text, etc.)

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#34 opened on Oct 23, 2019

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Description

Currently, iced_native only supports flexbox items. For instance, it is not possible to create a grid of items or make text float around an image.

We will need to enhance the layouting engine to support different strategies and improve the way we measure text to lay it out in a more flexible way.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
frontend
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
RustUnderstanding of iced native's layout systemFamiliarity with flexboxBasic geometry
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Start by examining the existing layout implementation in the `iced native` crate, focusing on the flexbox logic in `src/layout.rs` and related files. Review any linked discussions or comments in this issue (e.g., #34) to understand prior attempts or suggestions. The goal is to design and implement additional layout strategies like grid and floating text. Consider measuring text dimensions more accurately and integrating with the existing widget system. Look at how other GUI libraries handle these strategies for reference.