The first style, linespoints, is generally useful when plotting data. It marks a point at each sample or data point considered, and connects consecutive points using linear interpolation.

第一种样式linespoints通常在对数据绘图时非常有用，它在涉及的每个示例或数据点处标记一个点，并使用线性插值法连接连续的点。

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For performing tasks, whether linear or nonlinear, wizard-style UI is often desired.

为了完成任务，无论线形或非线形，向导样式的用户界面都经常被设计。

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While the step-by-step breakdown of this image is very linear, in actuality, I iterated and tested out a lot of different layout designs, colors, and textures before arriving to the final image style.

尽管该图片的分解步骤看起来很简洁，但是在我达到最终的图片风格之前，我不断地重复和测试了各种不同的布局设计、色彩和纹理。

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Even their personal style is quite similar to his: they are both linear, logical thinkers, emotionally reserved and more focused on task than relationship.

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