kaige_renderer

Checklist

1. Learn wgpu Basics:

   • Understand wgpu concepts, such as devices, queues, and command buffers.
   • Familiarize yourself with wgpu's pipeline architecture.

2. Set Up wgpu:

   • Use the wgpu crate to access the wgpu API.
   • Set up a wgpu instance and adapter.

3. Window Integration:

   • Integrate wgpu with a windowing system (e.g., winit) to handle window creation and input.

4. Surface and Swap Chain:

   • Create a surface from the window.
   • Set up a swap chain for presenting images to the screen.

5. Create Graphics Pipeline:

   • Define the shader stages (vertex, fragment, etc.).
   • Specify the vertex input format.
   • Configure rasterization settings.
   • Set up depth and stencil testing.

6. Buffers and Memory Management:

   • Create vertex and index buffers for 3D rendering.
   • Manage uniform buffers for shaders.
   • Handle memory allocation and synchronization.

7. Texture Loading:

   • Load and manage textures for both 2D and 3D rendering.

8. Implement 2D Rendering:

   • Develop a sprite rendering system.
   • Support transformations (translation, rotation, scaling).
   • Handle layering and blending for 2D elements.

9. Implement 3D Rendering:

   • Build a 3D model loading system.
   • Implement a camera system for 3D scenes.
   • Integrate lighting and shading techniques.

10. Optimization:

    • Implement frustum culling for 3D objects.
    • Explore wgpu's multithreading capabilities for parallel processing.

11. Error Handling and Validation:

    • Implement robust error handling and validation checks.
    • Utilize wgpu validation layers during development.

Resources

1. wgpu Documentation:

   • wgpu API Documentation

2. Tutorials and Examples:

   • wgpu Examples

3. Books:

   • "WebGPU Programming Guide" by David Rousset

4. GitHub Repositories:

   • wgpu-rs
   • wgpu-hal

5. Community and Forums:

   • wgpu Discord Server
   • gfx-rs Discourse