Replaces ErrorStatus with Error across all systems for consistency.
Renames ResourceBarrierData fields to camelCase.
Adds BindlessAccess enum and updates GetBindlessIndex API.
Updates method signatures, result types, and error checks.
Modernizes HLSL mesh shader syntax and fixes naming.
Improves code style and updates comments for clarity.
Introduces a full-featured render graph system with pass culling, resource aliasing, and automatic barrier generation. Refactors resource and barrier APIs, improves error handling, and unifies result types. Renderer and render passes now use the new graph-based workflow. Updates shader includes, adds a blit shader, and improves HLSL parsing. Removes dynamic descriptor heaps in favor of persistent ones. Project file now includes the render graph module. Lays the foundation for advanced rendering features and improved memory efficiency.
Major architecture upgrade:
- Add native render pass merging (hardware pass grouping, load/store op inference)
- Implement heap-based aliasing for textures & buffers (D3D12-style)
- Unify resource model: buffers and textures in one registry
- Extend builder API for buffer creation/usage, access flags, hints
- Improve barrier/state tracking (buffer hints, indirect argument state)
- Update caching, hashing, and debug output for new model
- Add enums/structs: AttachmentLoadOp, StoreOp, BufferHint, etc.
- D3D12 backend: support named resources, temp upload buffers, correct heap usage
- Update docs, benchmarks, and project files for new features
Brings render graph closer to AAA engine standards, enabling efficient memory usage, lower driver overhead, and a more flexible API.
Major architectural update to graphics/material/shader system:
- Introduced strongly-typed key structs (Key64/Key128) for passes, variants, and pipelines; removed legacy key types.
- Implemented robust hashing and key generation utilities for efficient variant and pipeline lookup/caching.
- Shader compiler now compiles/caches all keyword variants using new key system; includes handled as lists.
- Switched to push constant root signature for per-draw data; updated HLSL and C# codegen accordingly.
- Refactored Material, Shader, and Pass data structures for cache efficiency and variant support.
- Pipeline library and PSO management now use 128-bit keys and variant-specific caching.
- Replaced WorldNode with SceneNode in editor/scene graph; introduced ComponentManager for archetype/query management.
- Migrated math utilities to Misaki.HighPerformance.Mathematics; updated editor controls.
- Updated all HLSL and codegen for new buffer/push constant layouts and macros.
- Misc: project reference cleanup, D3D12 Work Graph support, doc updates, and code modernization.
Introduces a new Ghost.Shader.Concept project implementing a modern, data-oriented material and shader system with:
- Global/local keyword bitsets (fast O(1) ops, 64 bytes)
- Multi-pass shader program and per-pass render state overrides
- Thread-safe, 16-byte aligned material property blocks
- Material pooling to reduce GC pressure
- Batch renderer for efficient PSO grouping and async variant warmup
- Full demo (Program.cs) and extensive documentation (ARCHITECTURE.md, README.md, PROJECT_SUMMARY.md)
- Minor integration: new enums, doc updates, and keyword handling in existing code
No breaking changes to the existing engine; all new code is isolated. This serves as a reference implementation for high-performance, extensible material/shader architectures.
- Updated Misaki.HighPerformance package versions in Core and Graphics projects.
- Added IsTrimmable to Ghost.Engine.csproj for trimming support.
- Renamed GetOrRegisterComponent to GetOrRegisterComponentID and updated all usages.
- Component registration codegen now uses a static class with [ModuleInitializer], no longer requires [EngineEntry].
- Improved JSON serialization: added string support, introduced Utf8JsonObjectScope/ArrayScope, and new extension methods for cleaner JSON writing.
- Removed [SkipLocalsInit] from Hierarchy and LocalToWorld.
- Fixed Entity.Invalid to use INVALID_ID for both fields.
- Minor cleanup: clarified comments, reorganized Ghost.Generator in solution, and disabled component serialization generator.
Major ECS API overhaul: added ComponentSet, refactored ComponentRegistry, and updated all entity/component creation methods. Introduced robust custom serialization infrastructure and per-component source generators for registration and (de)serialization. Updated editor, engine, and test code to use new APIs. Improved code quality, naming, and performance throughout. Removed obsolete code and updated dependencies.
Introduce per-component versioning in chunks and world for efficient change detection.
- Add version arrays to chunks and global version to world.
- Update queries and ForEach to mark written components as changed.
- Extend QueryBuilder with WithAllRW/WithPresentRW for write access.
- Expose change tracking API in ChunkView.
- Improve thread safety and debug code.
- Update tests and examples to demonstrate new features.
Added implicate conversion to Result<T, E> and RefResult<T, E>;
Added new ScheduleChunkParallel in EntityQuery;
Remove Ghost.SparseEntity from solution file. It's now completlty replaced by Ghost.Entities;
Updated packages version;
Removed Ghost.SparseEntities;
Added new EntityQuery.EntityComponentIterator;
Added new thread local command buffer in World;
Changed commands in EntityCommandBuffer from UnsafeList<Command> to UnsafeList<byte> for better performance;
Changed the name of IJobEntityParallel to IJobEntity;
- Upgraded `Misaki.HighPerformance.LowLevel` to v1.2.8.
- Added `IEquatable` to `Handle<T>` and `Identifier<T>`.
- Improved `Result` extensions with `[CallerArgumentExpression]`.
- Introduced `SetEnabled` in `EntityManager` to toggle components.
- Refactored `Chunk` and `Archetype` for enableable components.
- Added `EntityQueryMask` for filtering enabled/disabled components.
- Enhanced `QueryBuilder` with new filtering methods (`WithAll`, etc.).
- Improved `EntityQuery.ForEach` with entity validation.
Refactored `ArcEntityTest` to use updated `Transform` and `Mesh` components, improving query logic with `GetChunkIterator` and introducing `ForEach` methods for better modularity.
Enhanced `Chunk` and `Archetype` structs with `readonly` properties and memory optimizations. Fixed bugs in memory copy logic and entity relocation.
Improved `EntityManager` with proper disposal handling, added a destructor, and fixed pointer usage in `AddComponent` and `SetComponentData`.
Refactored `EntityQuery` to use `ChunkIterator` and `ChunkView` for better abstraction. Simplified `EntityQueryMask` logic for performance.
Introduced templated `ForEach` methods and `ForEachWithEntity` methods, dynamically generated using T4 templates for scalability.
Added disposal logic for archetypes and queries in `World`. Updated `Program.cs` to include memory debugging setup.
Integrated T4 templates for dynamic code generation and added helper functions for template generation. Updated project file to include templates and generated outputs.
General improvements include enforcing immutability, optimizing memory management, and adding debugging/logging for better traceability.
Updated multiple components to improve encapsulation, maintainability, and performance. Key changes include:
- Upgraded package dependencies in project files.
- Refactored `Mesh` and `RenderingContext` to use properties and added support for per-object constant buffers.
- Improved resource management in `D3D12CommandBuffer`, `D3D12CommandQueue`, and `D3D12ResourceAllocator` with better encapsulation and disposal handling.
- Added validation for constant buffer sizes in `D3D12PipelineLibrary`.
- Simplified `MeshBuilder` methods to accept allocators and removed hardcoded values.
- Enhanced debugging with `GPUResourceLeakException` and resource tracking updates.
- Updated shaders and rendering logic for testing, including hardcoded triangle rendering.
- Removed redundant base classes and interfaces for cleaner code structure.
- Updated dependencies, including `Misaki.HighPerformance` and `TerraFX.Interop`.
- Refactored `Result` struct for better error handling and chaining.
- Removed `Ptr<T>` struct as it was no longer necessary.
- Enhanced `Win32Utility` with `Attach` and `Dispose` methods.
- Improved `ProjectService` and `AppStateMachine` with `Result` integration.
- Refactored `IShaderCompiler` to support SPIR-V cross-compilation and pass-level compilation.
- Standardized Direct3D12 resource management with `UniquePtr` and added `D3D12Object` base class.
- Improved shader reflection validation and pipeline creation in `D3D12PipelineLibrary`.
- Updated `SDLCompiler` for better error handling during shader generation.
- Enhanced logging, debugging, and code readability across the codebase.
- Performed general code cleanup, including unused namespace removal and naming consistency.
- Added `generatedCodePath` to `FullPassDescriptor` for better shader code organization.
- Removed redundant `IID_PPV_ARGS` method and unused `Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe` reference.
- Refactored `Material` and `MaterialAccessor` to use `CBuffer` and updated buffer size handling.
- Renamed command buffer variables in `RenderingContext` for consistency.
- Updated `D3D12PipelineLibrary` to cache compiled shader results and added `ShaderPassKey`.
- Refactored `D3D12GraphicsEngine` to integrate `_copyCommandBuffer` lifecycle.
- Enhanced `D3D12ResourceAllocator` with shader pass creation using constant buffer info.
- Simplified `D3D12ShaderCompiler` with `GENERATED_CODE_PATH` support and improved reflection handling.
- Introduced `CBufferPropertyInfo` and `CBufferInfo` structs for better encapsulation.
- Updated HLSL shaders to use `g_PerMaterialData` and dynamic includes.
- Improved error handling in `SDLCompiler` with try-catch blocks and better messages.
- Refactored `test.gshader` to use dynamically generated includes.
- Fixed typos, improved code readability, and removed unused code.
- Added new C# formatting rules in .editorconfig.
- Introduced `IKeyType`, `Key<T>`, and `Ptr<T>` structs.
- Updated `Result` and `Result<T>` for implicit conversions.
- Added AOT compatibility to project files.
- Introduced a `Camera` class and refactored namespaces.
- Enhanced rendering with bindless support and pipeline state management.
- Refactored `D3D12CommandBuffer` for new rendering features.
- Improved `D3D12PipelineLibrary` with disk caching methods.
- Added support for UAVs and raw buffers in `D3D12ResourceAllocator`.
- Improved shader compilation and reflection in `D3D12ShaderCompiler`.
- Refactored descriptor heap and swap chain initialization.
- Added enums and structs for rendering configurations.
- Expanded `ICommandBuffer` and `IPipelineLibrary` interfaces.
- Updated `MeshRenderPass` to align with the new pipeline.
- Consolidated namespaces and improved code maintainability.
Refactored and reorganized the codebase to improve readability, performance, and maintainability. Introduced new interfaces and structs for better resource management, updated project configuration files, and refactored shader and graphics pipeline management. Improved error handling, code formatting, and removed unused code and namespaces. Updated DLL references and method signatures for consistency and maintainability.
Updated target frameworks to .NET 10.0 across multiple projects for compatibility with the latest features. Refactored namespaces and introduced new classes for shader descriptors, FMOD integration, and DirectX 12 utilities using TerraFX. Replaced `Win32` bindings with TerraFX equivalents for DirectX 12. Added a C# wrapper for FMOD Studio API, including DSP and error handling. Enhanced entity queries, component storage, and query filters for better performance and type safety. Introduced new test projects and updated the solution structure. Added `meshoptimizer` bindings and integrated `meshoptimizer_native.dll`. Improved code readability, maintainability, and performance.
- Introduced `Handle<T>` and `Identifier<T>` for lightweight, strongly-typed resource identifiers.
- Replaced `BitSet` with `UnsafeBitSet` for improved performance and memory safety.
- Refactored `Mesh` and `Material` into `MeshClass` and `MaterialClass` for better GPU resource handling.
- Added `D3D12ResourceDatabase` to centralize GPU resource tracking and lifecycle management.
- Updated `D3D12ShaderCompiler` to load shaders from disk and dynamically populate constant buffers and textures.
- Enhanced `ICommandBuffer` with new upload operations for buffers and textures.
- Refactored `Vertex` struct for simplified memory layout and better performance.
- Updated `MeshBuilder` and rendering logic to align with new resource and shader structures.
- Added `BindlessDescriptor` support to `TextureHandle` and `BufferHandle`.
- Removed unused classes and performed general cleanup.
- Updated unit tests and demos to reflect the new architecture.
Added a new `Ref<T>` struct for reference semantics.
Added the `RenderGraph` system for managing rendering passes.
Added the `RenderTexture` class for encapsulating GPU resources.
Added `GraphicsBuffer` class for effective GPU resource management.
Changed `CommandList` methods from public to internal for visibility control.
Changed `IRenderPass` interface from internal to public for accessibility.
Changed `GetData<T>()` in `ComponentObject.cs` to return `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `GetComponent<T>()` in `EntityManager.cs` to return `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `GetSingleton<T>()` in `World.cs` to use `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `IQueryTypeParameter` to use `CompRef<T>` for consistency.
Changed `QueryItem<T0>` and related structs to use `CompRef<T>`.
Changed `Material` class to support bindless textures.
Changed `Shader` class to support bindless rendering.
Changed `Mesh` class to support bindless vertex and index buffer access.
Updated documentation to reflect the new bindless rendering architecture.
Removed references to `Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe` and replaced them with `Misaki.HighPerformance.LowLevel` in multiple files.
Removed calls to `AllocationManager.Initialize()` and `AllocationManager.Dispose()` in `EngineCore.cs`.
Added new methods to the `ICommandBuffer` interface for enhanced rendering capabilities.
Updated the `D3D12CommandBuffer` class to implement new graphics command handling methods.
Added the `Material` class to manage shader properties and caching for improved performance.
Encapsulated shader compilation and reflection processes within the `Shader` class for better organization.
Added the `CBufferCache` struct to optimize GPU resource management for constant buffer data.
Updated the `MeshRenderPass` class to utilize the new `Material` class for dynamic mesh rendering.
Updated various project files to reflect the restructuring of dependencies.
Modified XAML files and code-behind for improved readability and maintainability.
Added `InternalsVisibleTo` attribute for "Ghost.Graphics" and "Ghost.Editor" in `AssemblyInfo.cs`.
Added a new `EngineAssemblyAttribute` in `EngineAssemblyAttribute.cs`.
Added a reference to `Misaki.HighPerformance.Unsafe` in `Ghost.Core.csproj`.
Added a new `Bounds` struct to represent axis-aligned bounding boxes in `Bounds.cs`.
Added new `Color32` and `Color128` structs for color representation in `Color.cs`.
Changed the namespace from `Ghost.Editor.Controls` to `Ghost.Editor.Core.Controls` in multiple files.
Changed the implicit conversion operator in `ConstPtr<T>` to use a more descriptive parameter name in `ConstPtr.cs`.
Changed the `Mesh` class to use `Color128` instead of `Color32` for color representation.
Enhanced the `TypeCache` class to load types from assemblies marked with `EngineAssemblyAttribute`.
Enhanced the `ProjectService` class to improve the `GetAllProjectAsync` method by filtering out bad projects.
Enhanced the `GraphicsPipeline` class to support both DX12 and D3D12 graphics APIs.
Enhanced the `Shader` class to include methods for compiling HLSL shaders and managing root signatures.
Enhanced the `MeshRenderPass` class to utilize the new shader compilation methods.
Refactored the `AppStateMachine` class to use private fields instead of static fields for state management.
Refactored the `ComponentDataView` class to use the new namespace and improve organization.
Refactored project references in `Ghost.Graphics.csproj` to include new dependencies and remove outdated ones.
Made various adjustments to ensure consistency and improve code quality across multiple files.
Changed Vector3Field.cs to derive from ValueControl<Vector3> and use NumberBox controls for better UI handling.
Changed EditorControls.xaml to update resource paths for new controls.
Changed InternalControls.xaml to simplify the resource dictionary by removing unnecessary references.
Changed IComponentEditor.cs to reflect updates in the component editor's lifecycle methods.
Changed project files for Ghost.Editor and Ghost.Core to include new dependencies and project references.
Changed FileExtensions.cs and IInspectorService.cs to align with the new namespace structure.
Changed Result.cs to enhance error handling and success checking methods.
Changed TypeHandle.cs to improve type handling compatibility.
Changed AssemblyInfo.cs files to include new assembly visibility attributes for better encapsulation.
Added new graphics-related classes and interfaces in the Ghost.Engine project, including IGraphicsDevice and DX12GraphicsDevice.
Added a new Mesh class to handle 3D mesh data and provide methods for creating geometric shapes.
Added GraphicsPipeline.cs to manage the graphics rendering loop and device initialization.
Added ScenePage.xaml and ScenePage.xaml.cs to create a new page for rendering scenes.
Updated HierarchyPage.xaml.cs and InspectorPage.xaml.cs to use the new service locator pattern for service retrieval.
Updated LandingWindow.xaml.cs and EngineEditorWindow.xaml.cs to utilize the new service locator pattern for better service access.
Updated Logger.cs to enhance logging capabilities with optional stack traces and assertion logging.
Updated QueryFilter.cs and QueryEnumerable.cs to use the new TypeHandle structure for improved efficiency.
Updated WorldNode.cs and WorldNodeSerializer.cs to enhance serialization and management of world nodes.
Updated AssetDatabase and related classes to improve asset management and metadata generation.
Updated Ghost.UnitTest.csproj to include new project references and package dependencies for unit tests.
Added the `HierarchyEditor` and `LocalToWorldEditor` classes to implement custom component editing functionality.
Added the `Vector3Field` control for 3D vector manipulation and its corresponding XAML definition.
Added the `ComponentDataView` and `ComponentObject` classes to manage component data display and access.
Added the `CustomEditorAttribute` to mark classes as custom editors for specific components.
Changed the `IInspectable` interface to use properties for `Icon`, `HeaderContent`, and `InspectorContent`.
Changed the `PropertyField` class to enhance UI control binding capabilities.
Changed the `EditorWorldManager` to improve world data loading and deserialization processes.
Changed the `EntityNode` and `WorldNode` classes to update entity construction and component querying.
Changed the `StaticResource` class to include new binding flags for component properties.
Changed the `InspectorService` to remove old contract references and adopt new interfaces.
Changed the `QueryEnumerable` and related files to update generic constraints for improved type safety.
Changed the `QueryItem` class to reflect new generic constraints and enhance deconstruction.
Changed the `World.Query` methods to utilize the updated generic constraints.
Updated the `SerializationTest` to align with new entity creation and management practices.
Changed the project structure to reflect a shift from `Ghost.App` to `Ghost.Editor`, updating namespaces and class names throughout.
Changed the application class in `App.xaml` and `App.xaml.cs` from `GhostApplication` to `EditorApplication`.
Changed several service interfaces to reside under `Ghost.Editor.Services.Contracts`, including `IInspectorService`, `INotificationService`, and `IProgressService`.
Added `InspectorView` and `InspectorViewModel` classes to manage inspector functionality.
Added `NavigationTabView` and `NavigationTabPage` classes to facilitate navigation within the editor.
Enhanced `WorldNode` and `EntityNode` classes to support scene graph functionality, including serialization and entity management.
Updated the project file `Ghost.Editor.csproj` to reflect the new structure and removed old references.
Modified the solution file `GhostEngine.sln` to remove references to `Ghost.App` and include `Ghost.Editor`.
Updated unit tests to align with the new namespaces and project structure.
Added:
- New `ProgressService` class for managing progress indicators.
- New `AssetDatabase`, `AssetOpenHandlerAttribute`, and `AsyncAssetOpenHandlerAttribute` classes for asset handling.
- `Ghost.UnitTest` project for unit testing with associated files and configurations.
Changed:
- `ActivationHandler` class to ensure correct handling of `LaunchActivatedEventArgs`.
- `App.xaml.cs` to register `INotificationService` and `IProgressService`, replacing `StackedNotificationService`.
- `OnLaunched` method in `App.xaml.cs` to correctly call `ActivationHandler.Handle(args)` and start the host.
- `INavigationAware` interface from internal to public for broader access.
- `EditorState.cs` to activate `EditorApplication` with the current service provider.
- Property names in `AssetItem` and `ExplorerItem` structs to `Name` and `FullName`.
- `NotificationService` class to implement `INotificationService` and refactor notification handling.
- `AssetPathToGlyphConverter` to handle file extensions consistently.
- Bindings in `ProjectPage.xaml` and `ProjectPage.xaml.cs` to use `FullName` instead of `Path`.
- `EngineEditorWindow` and `LandingWindow` classes to utilize new notification and progress services.
- `Logger` class to include a new method for logging errors with exceptions.
Updated:
- Manifest files and project files to reflect new structure and dependencies.
- Solution file `GhostEngine.sln` to include the new unit test project.
- Added several new test classes and methods in `UnitTests.cs`.
Changed the project namespace from `Ghost.Editor` to `Ghost.App` across multiple files.
Changed the `InternalsVisibleTo` attribute in `AssemblyInfo.cs` to include `Ghost.App`.
Changed the `ProjectRepository` class to add new asynchronous methods for retrieving projects by ID, name, and metadata path.
Changed the `ProjectService` class to utilize the new asynchronous project loading methods.
Changed the `SceneGraph` classes to improve node management and serialization.
Changed the `EntityManager` class to enhance entity management with new component handling methods.
Added new test classes, `EntityTest` and `SerializationTest`, to ensure reliability in entity and serialization systems.
Added the `Ghost.App` project file to establish a modular project structure.
Added the `Ghost.Generator` project for automated component serialization code generation.
Updated UI components to reflect the new namespace for proper functionality.
