Vulkan-Study

Vulkan-Study (Vulkanlings) is a hands-on learning platform for mastering Vulkan graphics programming through progressive exercises.

Learning Path

Phase 1: Fundamentals (7 exercises)
├── 01_instance_creation
├── 02_physical_device
├── 03_logical_device
├── 04_window_surface
├── 05_swapchain
├── 06_image_views
└── 07_render_pass

Phase 2: Pipeline (6 exercises)
├── 08_shader_modules
├── 09_fixed_functions
├── 10_pipeline_layout
├── 11_graphics_pipeline
├── 12_framebuffers
└── 13_command_buffers

Phase 3: Rendering (7 exercises)
├── 14_rendering_loop
├── 15_vertex_buffers
├── 16_staging_buffers
├── 17_index_buffers
├── 18_descriptors
├── 19_textures
└── 20_depth_buffer

Final Project: Complete Renderer

Exercise Structure

• Theory: Concepts explained with diagrams
• Template: Starter code with TODOs
• Solution: Reference implementation
• Validation: Automatic verification

Topics Covered

• Vulkan instance and device creation
• Swapchain and presentation
• Graphics pipeline configuration
• Shader compilation (SPIR-V)
• Vertex and index buffers
• Texture sampling
• Depth testing and lighting