API

Otary is built upon two core modules Image and Geometry, each designed with a distinct architectural pattern to provide flexibility and power.

Image: A Composition-Based Approach

The image module is designed following a composition over inheritance principle. This allows you to build complex image processing pipelines by combining smaller, independent, and reusable components. Instead of inheriting properties from a monolithic class, you can dynamically assemble functionality, leading to a more flexible and maintainable codebase.

For example, an image object can be composed of a Reader to load data, a Transformer to apply modifications, and a Drawer to add overlays, all working together seamlessly.

Geometry: An Inheritance-Based Structure

The geometry module uses a more traditional inheritance model. It provides a clear and hierarchical structure for geometric entities. Base classes define common behaviors, and specialized subclasses inherit and extend this functionality. This approach is ideal for creating a well-defined and logical classification of shapes and geometric objects.