mapbox / mapbox/mapbox-gl-js

WebGPU support?

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Description

Question

With major browsers introducing WebGPU, is it possible for Mapbox Gl js to take advantage of this, improving performance for browsers which support it?

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing WebGL rendering architecture and the browser support context described in the issue. Determine whether WebGPU should be supported as an alternative renderer and define compatibility and performance criteria; the payload names no files or tests, so the implementation scope is not yet mapped.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, typescript
Domain
computer-graphics, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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