Graphics Programming

Use the information in this topic to understand graphics programming for this release. This information includes topics such as binary shader program management, the shader program compiler, and OpenGL ES Programming tips.

The topic is divided into six subtopics:

• Binary Shader Program Management discusses how shader programs are stored, compiled, and cached.

• G:S:C Shader Program Compiler discusses glslc, the NVIDIA^® Jetson™ Linux compiler for OpenGL^® ES program binaries.

• OpenGL ES Programming Tips provides tips for improving the performance of OpenGL ES applications in Jetson Linux.

• Binary Shader Program Management
  • Automatic Shader Cache
    • To make a cache read-only
  • Comparison and Combination
• GLSLC Shader Program Compiler
  • To compile a shader program
  • Compiled Shader Program Characteristics
  • Libraries Loaded on Demand
• OpenGL ES Programming Tips
  • Programming Efficiently
    • State
    • Geometry
    • Shader Programs
    • Textures
    • Miscellaneous
    • Optimizing OpenGL ES Applications
  • Avoiding Memory Fragmentation
    • Video Memory Overview
    • Allocating and Freeing Video Memory
    • Best Practices for Video Memory Management
  • Graphics Driver CPU Usage
  • Performance Guidelines