From 877b0aabd5edcc90c1675c591e0b464c15a962aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: omar Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:49:00 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated About the IMGUI paradigm (markdown) --- About-the-IMGUI-paradigm.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/About-the-IMGUI-paradigm.md b/About-the-IMGUI-paradigm.md index 7a27b81..591bcaa 100644 --- a/About-the-IMGUI-paradigm.md +++ b/About-the-IMGUI-paradigm.md @@ -34,13 +34,13 @@ The existence of those two terms effectively has hindered both discussions and r @ocornut's attempt for a definition (WIP, 2021) - IMGUI refers to the api: literally the interface between the application and the UI system. -- The api tries to minimize the application having to retain data from the UI system. -- The api tries to minimize the UI system having to retain data from the application. +- The api tries to minimize the application having to retain data related to the UI system. +- The api tries to minimize the UI system having to retain data related to the application. This is in comparison with typical RMGUI ("retained-mode UI") which: -- Often have the application retain artifacts from the UI system (e.g. create objects, maintain references). -- Often have the UI system retain appplication data in UI widgets, requiring more synchronization mechanisms. +- Often have the application retain more artifacts from the UI system (e.g. create objects, maintain references). +- Often have the UI system retain application data in UI widgets, requiring more synchronization mechanisms. What it doesn't stands for: @@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ What it doesn't stands for: - IMGUI does not means it needs a GPU to render. - IMGUI does not means that layout features are limited. - IMGUI does not means that there is a single pass flow. +- IMGUI does not means that the library is more or less portable. TODO: Each of those points should be explained with a paragraph. We could also describe how common UI libraries (of all types) stand on a given axis. We could also described less explored paths and envision what new UI libraries could do.