Published new release of the multimedia library LDL 0.3It helps create graphical applications for old and new operating systems. The code is written in the language Si under a free license LGPL 3.0.
Key features of the library
- Systems support. The code works on Windows 95 + macOS 10.6 + Linux 2.0+ and FreeBSD 3.0+.
- Simple API. Helps manage windows and collect signals from the mouse and keyboard.
- Any OpenGL. Versions from 1.0 to 4.6 are suitable for rendering graphics.
What's new in LDL version 0.3
- TrueType fonts. The engine now supports fonts via the FreeType library.
- Any pictures. The program now reads different image formats thanks to the integration of stb_image.
- Modular structure. The project was split into three separate libraries: LDL, LDL_Image and LDL_Ttf.
- Code examples. Added ready-made examples for quick work with fonts.
- Documentation. The developers began writing complete and clear instructions for the project.
- Clean code. Major refactoring has been done for high speed and stability.
- Error correction. The authors fixed bugs in 2D and 3D rendering.
Plans for the future
- Complete work on all documentation.
- Greatly expand 3D rendering functionality.
- Create bindings for Python, C#, and Object Pascal.
Source: linux.org.ru
