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Document whether output uses premultiplied alpha

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Description

I searched the docs and code, but couldn't figure out if the output of `Renderer::render_to_texture` would use premultiplied alpha or not. It might be good to document it.

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Research direction

Start at Renderer::render_to_texture and inspect the implementation and existing documentation to determine the output alpha convention. Document whether the rendered texture uses premultiplied alpha, making the behavior explicit for users; verify the wording against the implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
computer-graphics, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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