Architecture Note: Using HTML5 Canvas for Client‑Side Dynamic Graphics
An architecture note covering requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, and failure‑mode fallbacks for using HTML5 Canvas in client‑side graphics.
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An architecture note covering requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, and failure‑mode fallbacks for using HTML5 Canvas in client‑side graphics.
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