Update Canvas 2D API

This repo contains proposal for an updated version of the Canvas 2D API, following a set of rationales.

Feature list

• Canvas context loss. Allow canvas to be discarded and re-drawn by demand.

• willReadFrequently. context creation attribute.

• Array color input. support for new color input on Canvas.

• Text modifiers. CSS text/font properties on Canvas.

• Clear function. Draw primitive.

• RoundRect. Draw primitive.

• Perspective transforms. Allow for perspective transforms Canvas 2D rendering. Support 4x4 transform matrices.

• Conic Gradient. Draw primitive.

• Modern filters. Support composited filters, create a filter object that can be updated, and support more SVG-like filters.

Future ideas

• Batch drawImage. Support for multiple images being drawn within a single API call.

• Recorded pictures. Create a record object that receives all the commands from a Canvas2D and can be replayed multiple times.

• Conic curves. Draw primitive.

• Batch text rendering.

• Text blob.

• Path2D Inspection. Allow inspection of Path2D objects, that are currently opaque.

• Element as a source for drawImage.