Fix ConvexHull to return points in counter-clockwise order #6810
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Description
Fixes the
convexHullRecursivemethod to return points in counter-clockwise (CCW) order, resolving issues with downstream geometric algorithms.Problem
The original implementation used
HashSetto collect hull points, which doesn't preserve order. This caused:Solution
sortCounterClockwise()method to sort points in CCW orderdistanceSquared()helper to handle collinear points correctlyisCounterClockwise()verificationChanges
Modified Files
ConvexHull.java: Added CCW sorting logicConvexHullTest.java: Added CCW order verification testsKey Methods Added
sortCounterClockwise(): Sorts hull points in CCW order from pivotdistanceSquared(): Computes squared distance for collinear point handlingTesting
All existing tests pass, plus new tests verify:
Example
Related Issues
Fixes #6605
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