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The Modern Vulkan Cookbook

Name: The Modern Vulkan Cookbook
ISBN: 9781803239989

by Preetish Kakkar, Mauricio Maurer

April 2024

Intermediate to advanced

334 pages

7h 44m

English

Packt Publishing

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The Modern Vulkan Cookbook
ContributorsAbout the authorsAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesSectionsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There’s more…See alsoGet in touchReviewsShare Your ThoughtsDownload a free PDF copy of this book
Chapter 1: Vulkan Core Concepts
Technical requirementsGetting to know the Vulkan APICalling API functionsGetting readyHow to do it…Learning about Vulkan objectsGetting readyHow to do it…Using Volk to load Vulkan functions and extensionsGetting readyHow to do it…Using Vulkan extensions correctlyGetting readyHow to do it…Using the Validation Layer for error checkingGetting readyHow to do it…Enumerating available instance layersGetting readyHow to do it…Enumerating available instance extensionsGetting readyHow to do it…Initializing the Vulkan instanceGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a surfaceGetting readyHow to do it…Enumerating Vulkan physical devicesGetting readyHow to do it…Caching the properties of queue familiesGetting readyHow to do it…Enumerating physical device extensionsGetting readyHow to do it…Reserving queue familiesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a Vulkan logical deviceGetting readyHow to do it…Retrieving the queue object handleGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a command poolGetting readyHow to do it…Allocating, recording, and submitting commandsGetting readyHow to do it…Reusing command buffersGetting readyHow to do it…Creating render passesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating framebuffersGetting readyHow to do it…Creating image viewsGetting readyHow to do it…The Vulkan graphics pipelineHow to do it...Compiling shaders to SPIR-VGetting readyHow to do it…Dynamic statesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a graphics pipelineGetting readyHow to do it…SwapchainGetting readyHow to do it…Understanding synchronization in the swapchain – fences and semaphoresGetting readyHow to do it…Populating submission information for presentationGetting readyHow to do it…Presenting imagesGetting readyHow to do it…Rendering a triangleGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 2: Working with Modern Vulkan
Technical requirementsUnderstanding Vulkan’s memory modelGetting readyHow to do it…Instantiating the VMA libraryHow to do it…Creating buffersGetting readyHow to do it…Uploading data to buffersGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a staging bufferGetting readyHow to do it…How to avoid data races using ring buffersGetting readyHow to do it…Setting up pipeline barriersGetting readyHow to do it…Creating images (textures)Getting readyHow to do it…Creating an image viewGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a samplerGetting readyHow to do it…Providing shader dataGetting readyHow to do it…Specifying descriptor sets with descriptor set layoutsGetting readyHow to do it…Passing data to shaders using push constantsGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a pipeline layoutGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a descriptor poolGetting readyHow to do it…Allocating descriptor setsGetting readyHow to do it…Updating descriptor sets during renderingGetting readyHow to do it…Passing resources to shaders (binding descriptor sets)Getting readyHow to do it…Updating push constants during renderingGetting readyHow to do it…Customizing shader behavior with specialization constantsGetting readyHow to do it…Implementing MDI and PVPImplementing MDIGetting readyHow to do it…Using PVPGetting readyHow to do it…Adding flexibility to the rendering pipeline using dynamic renderingGetting readyHow to do it…Transferring resources between queue familiesGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 3: Implementing GPU-Driven Rendering
Technical requirementsImplementing GPU-driven line renderingGetting readyHow to do it…Expanding line-drawing techniques to render textual values from shadersGetting readyHow to do it…Drawing text using SDFGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoFrustum culling using compute shadersGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…
Chapter 4: Exploring Techniques for Lighting, Shading, and Shadows
Technical requirementsImplementing G-buffer for deferred renderingGetting readyHow to do it...Implementing screen space reflectionsGetting readyHow to do it...See alsoImplementing shadow maps for real-time shadowsGetting readyHow to do it...There’s more …See alsoImplementing screen space ambient occlusionGetting readyHow to do it...See alsoImplementing a lighting pass for illuminating the sceneGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 5: Deciphering Order-Independent Transparency
Technical requirementsImplementing Depth-PeelingGetting readyHow to do it…Implementing Dual Depth-PeelingGetting readyHow to do it…Implementing Linked-List Order-Independent TransparencyGetting readyHow to do it…There’s more…See alsoImplementing Weighted Order-Independent TransparencyGetting readyHow to do it…There’s more…See also
Chapter 6: Anti-Aliasing Techniques
Technical requirementsEnabling and using Vulkan’s MSAAGetting readyHow to do it...Applying FXAAGetting readyHow to do it...Utilizing TAAGetting readyHow to do it...Applying DLSSGetting readyHow to do it...See also
Chapter 7: Ray Tracing and Hybrid Rendering
Technical requirementsImplementing a GPU ray tracerMonte Carlo methodGetting readyHow to do it...See alsoImplementing hybrid renderingGetting readyHow to do it...
Chapter 8: Extended Reality with OpenXR
Technical requirementsGetting started with OpenXRGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoHow to implement single pass multiview renderingGetting readyHow to do it…Implementing static foveated rendering with a fragment density mapGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoRetrieving eye gaze information from OpenXR in your appGetting readyHow to do it…Implementing dynamic foveated rendering using Qualcomm’s fragment density map Offset extensionGetting readyHow to do it…Using half floats to reduce memory loadGetting readyHow to do it…

Chapter 9: Debugging and Performance Measurement Techniques
Technical requirementsFrame debuggingGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoNaming Vulkan objects for easy debuggingGetting readyHow to do it…Printing values from shaders in VulkanGetting readyHow to do it…Intercepting validation layer messagesGetting readyHow to do it…Retrieving debug information from shadersGetting readyHow to do it…Measuring performance in Vulkan with timestamp queriesGetting readyHow to do it…
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Overview

Are you ready to dive into the world of cutting-edge graphics programming? 'The Modern Vulkan Cookbook' guides you through mastering the Vulkan graphics API. From setting up your first environment to implementing advanced rendering techniques, this book gives you the knowledge needed to unlock Vulkan's full potential.

What this Book will help me do

Set up and get started with the Vulkan API to leverage advanced rendering concepts.
Implement modern graphics techniques such as raytracing, DLSS, and advanced lighting.
Combine rasterization and raytracing for hybrid rendering and create photorealistic graphics engines.
Create immersive AR, VR, and MR applications using Vulkan and OpenXR tools.
Debug and profile Vulkan applications effectively to ensure optimal performance.

Author(s)

Preetish Kakkar and Mauricio Maurer bring their expertise in graphics programming and Vulkan to this comprehensive resource. With years of experience in the field, they focus on clear explanation and practical examples to help developers solve real-world problems in graphics. Their passion for enabling modern rendering innovation shows throughout their writing.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for graphics programmers already familiar with APIs like OpenGL, DirectX, or Metal who want to expand their repertoire with Vulkan. Whether you're looking to make the switch to Vulkan or enhance your skills for modern rendering, this resource is for you. Beginners looking for a detailed, practical entry will also benefit. Familiarity with C programming and graphics algorithms is recommended.

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