Geoserver labeling algorithm

Question

I'm really interested in knowing what kind of algorithm does GeoServer use when presenting its maps.

GeoServer has its own algorithms, for instant the labelling algorithm. Is there a possibility to change it or modify the algorithm or add something to it? If so where can we find it? How we can change it if we want to?

I see that the algorithm is missing a few standards and it would be helpful if it could be modified.

Answer 1

You'll need to study the renderer in GeoTools which calls the labeling subsystem (https://github.com/geotools/geotools/tree/master/modules/library/render/src/main/java/org/geotools/renderer/label).

Before you go too far down that route feel free to write a proposal and discuss it on the developers list.