From f4d80e19ade71ad29ca220310b913d1a55f822ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oliver Wipfli Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:00:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Highlight Metal more in README (#724) --- README.md | 17 +++++++++++------ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b64e0a8a2..9504ee1fb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -30,6 +30,17 @@ The documentation of MapLibre GL Native is a work in progress. To get an archite Platforms with a ⭐️ are **MapLibre Core Projects** and have a substantial amount of financial resources allocated to them. Learn about the different [project tiers](https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre/blob/main/PROJECT_TIERS.md#project-tiers). +## Renderer Modularization & Metal + +![image-metal](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/53421382/214308933-66cd4efb-b5a5-4de3-b4b4-7ed59045a1c3.png) + +MapLibre GL Native is being actively developed. Our big goal for 2023 is to modularize the OpenGL renderer and implement a Metal graphics backend (https://developer.apple.com/metal/). This will improve the performance and yield lower power consumption on iOS devices. At the same time, the Metal preparations will help us in the implementation of a Vulkan graphics backend. + +Your help in preparing the codebase for the latest graphics backends is more than welcome. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in joining the effort! + +- Check out the [news](https://maplibre.org/news/) on MapLibre's website. +- See the [Design Proposals](https://github.com/louwers/maplibre-gl-native/tree/main/design-proposals) that have been accepted and are being worked on, the most recent ones being the [Rendering Modularization Design Proposal](design-proposals/2022-10-27-rendering-modularization.md) and the [Metal Port Design Proposal](design-proposals/2022-11-29-metal-port.md). + ## Contributing To contribute to MapLibre GL Native, see [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) and (if applicable) the specific instructions for the platform you want to contribute to. @@ -38,12 +49,6 @@ To contribute to MapLibre GL Native, see [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) an Join the `#maplibre-native` Slack channel at OSMUS. Get an invite at https://slack.openstreetmap.us/ -## The Future of MapLibre GL Native - -MapLibre GL Native is being actively developed. - -- Check out the [news](https://maplibre.org/news/) on MapLibre's website. -- See the [Design Proposals](https://github.com/louwers/maplibre-gl-native/tree/main/design-proposals) that have been accepted and are being worked on, the most recent ones being the [Rendering Modularization Design Proposal](design-proposals/2022-10-27-rendering-modularization.md) and the [Metal Port Design Proposal](design-proposals/2022-11-29-metal-port.md). ## Sponsors