Distance from Point to Segment Explained using JavaScript

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In this JavaScript tutorial, we'll dive into the world of geometric algorithms as I show you how to calculate the distance between a point and a segment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced coder, I'll break down the math behind this essential calculation and guide you through the process of implementing it in JavaScript step by step.

To figure out this formula we use concepts like 2D vectors and linear interpolation. If you have trouble with those, please watch these videos first:
2D Vectors:    • Learn 2D Vectors with JavaScript  
Interpolation:    • Linear Interpolation (Lerp) - Math and Jav...  

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