layerslocal
Layerslocal is a term used in computing to describe a locality-aware layer management mechanism that stores layer data within a constrained scope—typically a process, application, or device—for rapid access and manipulation. It contrasts with globally shared layer stores by prioritizing locality, persistence, and fast updates.
In a layerslocal system, layers are created, updated, and composed by a local layer manager. Each layer
Common use cases include graphical user interfaces, image editors, mapping and geographic information systems, and visualization
Implementation considerations include the choice of data structures for layers (for example, linked lists, arrays, or
Layerslocal is not a universally defined standard but a descriptive label used in some documentation and toolchains