ComputePipelineModul

ComputePipelineModul is a modular component within graphics and compute frameworks responsible for the creation, configuration, and binding of compute pipelines. It provides an abstraction over the underlying graphics APIs to manage the lifecycle of compute pipeline state objects and their associated resources.

The module encapsulates shader modules, pipeline state descriptors, specialization constants, and resource binding layouts. It handles compilation or translation of shader code into a backend-specific binary, optionally performs reflection to determine resource bindings, and supports caching of compiled pipelines to reduce startup costs. Core concepts typically exposed by ComputePipelineModul include a PipelineDescriptor, ShaderModule, BindGroupLayout, and a PipelineCache that aids reuse across frames or sessions.

In typical usage, a client creates a ComputePipelineModul instance by supplying a shader module and a descriptor that defines work group sizes, entry points, and resource bindings. The module then compiles or materializes a compute pipeline, which can be bound to a command buffer along with bind groups or descriptor bindings. Dispatch commands, such as dispatchCompute or equivalent, are issued to execute work on a compute device. The module is designed to integrate with a broader resource and command management system, including queue or command submission facilities.

Architecturally, ComputePipelineModul abstracts away API-specific details while exposing standardized interfaces for pipeline creation, binding, and dispatch. It supports cross-platform backends (for example Vulkan, DirectX 12, or Metal) and emphasizes caching, modularity, and separation of shader and resource configuration. This design improves portability and performance by enabling shared tooling and reduced pipeline creation overhead.

See also: compute pipelines, shader modules, bind group layouts, pipeline caches, command buffers, and related graphics APIs.