Learn about converting the Wayfire OpenGL Wayland compositor to use Pixman rendering in this 12-minute conference talk from XDC 2023. Explore the technical challenges and solutions encountered during the transition from OpenGL to Pixman-based rendering on the Raspberry Pi 3 platform. Discover key performance optimizations specifically developed for the Pixman rendering path, complete with comparative demonstrations showing the significant improvements in user experience. Gain insights into the practical aspects of implementing alternative rendering methods for Wayland compositors through real-world implementation examples and performance analysis.
Wayfire - Converting OpenGL Wayland Compositor to Pixman Rendering
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XDC 2023 | October 17 | Wayfire - Making an OGL Wayland compositor render using Pixman | C. Michael
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X.Org Foundation
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