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diff --git a/SHADER_REFACTOR_EXAMPLE.md b/SHADER_REFACTOR_EXAMPLE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c875c7e --- /dev/null +++ b/SHADER_REFACTOR_EXAMPLE.md @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +# Shader Composability Improvement + +## Created: `math/common_utils.wgsl` + +Common utility functions to reduce duplication: +- `transform_normal()` - Normal matrix transform (was in 2 shaders) +- `spherical_uv()` - Spherical UV mapping (was in 7+ places) +- `spherical_uv_from_dir()` - For skybox/direction vectors +- `calc_sdf_normal_bumped()` - Bump-mapped normal (36 lines → 1 call) +- Constants: `PI`, `TAU` + +## Usage in Shaders + +### Bump Mapping Note: +`calc_sdf_normal_bumped()` was removed from common_utils - too specialized, depends on `get_dist()` from scene_query snippets. Keep bump mapping inline in shaders that use it. + +### Transform Normal (appears in renderer_3d.wgsl:174, mesh_render.wgsl:38): +```wgsl +// Before +let normal_matrix = mat3x3<f32>(obj.inv_model[0].xyz, obj.inv_model[1].xyz, obj.inv_model[2].xyz); +normal = normalize(normal_matrix * n_local); + +// After (if common_utils included) +normal = transform_normal(obj.inv_model, n_local); +``` + +### Spherical UV (appears 6x in renderer_3d.wgsl): +```wgsl +// Before +let uv = vec2<f32>(atan2(q.x, q.z) / 6.28 + 0.5, + acos(clamp(q.y / length(q), -1.0, 1.0)) / 3.14); + +// After +let uv = spherical_uv(q); +``` + +### Skybox (skybox.wgsl:41-42): +```wgsl +// Before +let u = atan2(ray_dir.z, ray_dir.x) / 6.28318 + 0.5; +let v = asin(clamp(ray_dir.y, -1.0, 1.0)) / 3.14159 + 0.5; + +// After +let uv = spherical_uv_from_dir(ray_dir); +``` + +## Integration with ShaderComposer + +ShaderComposer already supports `#include` directives. To use: + +```cpp +// In gpu/effects initialization +ShaderComposer::Get().RegisterSnippet( + "math/common_utils", + GetAssetString(AssetId::SHADER_MATH_COMMON_UTILS) +); + +// In shader composition +composer.Compose( + {"common_uniforms", "math/common_utils"}, + main_shader_code +); +``` + +## Size Impact + +**Estimated binary size change:** +- Add common_utils.wgsl: +800 bytes +- Remove duplication: -1500 bytes (6 spherical_uv + bump mapping) +- **Net savings: ~700 bytes** + +Plus improved maintainability and consistency. + +## Next Steps + +1. Refactor `renderer_3d.wgsl` to use new utilities +2. Refactor `skybox.wgsl` to use `spherical_uv_from_dir()` +3. Refactor `mesh_render.wgsl` to use `transform_normal()` +4. Consider extracting more patterns: + - Grid pattern (appears 2x) + - Light direction constant + - Ray-box intersection variants diff --git a/WGSL_REFACTOR_COMPLETE.md b/WGSL_REFACTOR_COMPLETE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9bdc73c --- /dev/null +++ b/WGSL_REFACTOR_COMPLETE.md @@ -0,0 +1,191 @@ +# WGSL Shader Composability Refactor - Complete + +## Summary + +Improved shader code reusability by extracting common patterns into `math/common_utils.wgsl`. + +## Changes Made + +### 1. Created `math/common_utils.wgsl` (37 lines) + +**Functions:** +- `transform_normal(inv_model, normal_local)` - Normal matrix transform +- `spherical_uv(p)` - Spherical UV mapping for positions +- `spherical_uv_from_dir(dir)` - Spherical UV for direction vectors +- `grid_pattern(uv)` - Procedural checkerboard pattern + +**Constants:** +- `PI = 3.14159265359` +- `TAU = 6.28318530718` + +### 2. Refactored Shaders + +#### renderer_3d.wgsl (200 → 197 lines) +- **7x spherical_uv()** - Replaced atan2/acos calculations + - Lines 143, 148, 153, 158, 163, 168, 184 + - Before: `vec2<f32>(atan2(...) / 6.28 + 0.5, acos(...) / 3.14)` + - After: `spherical_uv(q)` +- **1x transform_normal()** - Replaced mat3x3 constructor + - Line 174-175 + - Before: 3 lines (mat3x3 constructor + normalize) + - After: 1 line +- **2x grid_pattern()** - Replaced sin/smoothstep pattern + - Lines 104-106, 179-181 + - Before: 3 lines each + - After: 1 line each + +**Savings: ~12 lines removed** + +#### mesh_render.wgsl (58 → 57 lines) +- **1x transform_normal()** - Replaced mat3x3 constructor + - Line 38-39 + - Before: 3 lines + - After: 1 line + +**Savings: ~3 lines removed** + +#### skybox.wgsl (44 → 42 lines) +- **1x spherical_uv_from_dir()** - Replaced atan2/asin calculations + - Line 41-42 + - Before: 2 lines + - After: 1 line + +**Savings: ~2 lines removed** + +### 3. Registered Snippet + +Added to `src/gpu/effects/shaders.cc`: +```cpp +register_if_exists("math/common_utils", AssetId::ASSET_SHADER_MATH_COMMON_UTILS); +``` + +### 4. Updated Asset Manifest + +Added to `assets/final/demo_assets.txt`: +``` +SHADER_MATH_COMMON_UTILS, NONE, shaders/math/common_utils.wgsl, "Common Math Utils" +``` + +## Impact Analysis + +### Code Reduction +- **Duplication removed:** ~17 lines across 3 shaders +- **Common utils added:** +37 lines (1 file) +- **Net change:** +20 lines total + +### Usage Statistics +- **12 call sites** now use common utilities +- **3 shaders** refactored +- **4 utility functions** + 2 constants + +### Binary Size (estimated) +- Common utils: +400 bytes (compiled WGSL) +- Removed duplication: -600 bytes (7 spherical UV + 2 grid + 2 normal) +- **Net savings: ~200 bytes** + +Plus improved maintainability and consistency. + +### Maintainability Benefits +1. **Single source of truth** - UV/normal calculations in one place +2. **Consistent precision** - All shaders use same PI/TAU constants +3. **Easier debugging** - Fix bugs once, all shaders benefit +4. **Future-proof** - New shaders can reuse utilities immediately + +## Test Results + +✅ **All 31 tests pass** (100%) + +Including: +- ShaderComposerTest (composition logic) +- 3D renderer tests (no crashes) +- Shader compilation tests +- Full test suite + +## Files Modified + +**New:** +- `assets/final/shaders/math/common_utils.wgsl` +- `SHADER_REFACTOR_EXAMPLE.md` (design doc) +- `WGSL_REFACTOR_COMPLETE.md` (this file) + +**Modified:** +- `assets/final/shaders/renderer_3d.wgsl` +- `assets/final/shaders/mesh_render.wgsl` +- `assets/final/shaders/skybox.wgsl` +- `assets/final/demo_assets.txt` +- `src/gpu/effects/shaders.cc` + +## Next Opportunities + +### Low-Hanging Fruit +- **Light direction constant** - Appears in multiple shaders as `vec3<f32>(1.0, 1.0, 1.0)` +- **Ray-box intersection variants** - Could extract common helpers +- **Noise sampling patterns** - Consistent noise lookup utilities + +### Medium Effort +- **SDF operations** - Union, subtraction, intersection (if repeated) +- **Color grading helpers** - Tone mapping, gamma correction +- **Distance fog** - Common atmospheric effects + +### Advanced +- **Material system** - PBR lighting utilities +- **Shadow mapping helpers** - Cascaded shadow map utilities +- **Post-process chain** - Common blur/sharpen kernels + +## Design Decisions + +### Why Not Include calc_sdf_normal_bumped()? +- Too specialized - depends on `get_dist()` from scene_query +- Scene_query not always included when common_utils is +- Caused shader compilation failure (missing `get_dist` identifier) +- **Solution:** Keep bump mapping inline in shaders that need it + +### Why Separate spherical_uv() and spherical_uv_from_dir()? +- Different use cases: positions vs directions +- Different math: acos vs asin for elevation +- skybox needs direction variant, SDF rendering needs position variant +- Clearer intent in calling code + +### Why Include grid_pattern()? +- Appeared 2x in renderer_3d.wgsl (copy-paste pattern) +- Simple, self-contained (no external dependencies) +- Reusable for other procedural textures + +## Verification Commands + +```bash +# Regenerate assets +./scripts/gen_assets.sh + +# Build +cmake --build build -j4 + +# Test +cd build && ctest + +# Check shader composition +./test_shader_composer + +# Verify 3D rendering +./test_3d_render +``` + +## Commit Message + +``` +feat(shaders): Extract common WGSL utilities for better composability + +- Create math/common_utils.wgsl with 4 utility functions +- Refactor renderer_3d.wgsl (7 spherical_uv, 1 normal, 2 grid) +- Refactor mesh_render.wgsl (1 normal transform) +- Refactor skybox.wgsl (1 spherical UV) +- Register common_utils snippet in ShaderComposer + +Impact: ~200 bytes saved, 12 call sites deduplicated +Tests: 31/31 passing +``` + +--- + +**Status:** ✅ Complete - Ready for commit +**Date:** 2026-02-08 diff --git a/assets/final/shaders/math/common_utils.wgsl b/assets/final/shaders/math/common_utils.wgsl new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7131216 --- /dev/null +++ b/assets/final/shaders/math/common_utils.wgsl @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +// Common utility functions for WGSL shaders. +// Reduces duplication across renderer_3d, mesh_render, etc. + +// Constants +const PI: f32 = 3.14159265359; +const TAU: f32 = 6.28318530718; + +// Transform normal from local to world space using inverse model matrix +fn transform_normal(inv_model: mat4x4<f32>, normal_local: vec3<f32>) -> vec3<f32> { + let normal_matrix = mat3x3<f32>(inv_model[0].xyz, inv_model[1].xyz, inv_model[2].xyz); + return normalize(normal_matrix * normal_local); +} + +// Spherical UV mapping (sphere or any radial surface) +// Returns UV in [0,1] range +fn spherical_uv(p: vec3<f32>) -> vec2<f32> { + let u = atan2(p.x, p.z) / TAU + 0.5; + let v = acos(clamp(p.y / length(p), -1.0, 1.0)) / PI; + return vec2<f32>(u, v); +} + +// Spherical UV from direction vector (for skybox, etc.) +fn spherical_uv_from_dir(dir: vec3<f32>) -> vec2<f32> { + let u = atan2(dir.z, dir.x) / TAU + 0.5; + let v = asin(clamp(dir.y, -1.0, 1.0)) / PI + 0.5; + return vec2<f32>(u, v); +} + +// Grid pattern for procedural texturing (checkerboard-like) +fn grid_pattern(uv: vec2<f32>) -> f32 { + let grid = 0.5 + 0.5 * sin(uv.x * PI) * sin(uv.y * PI); + return smoothstep(0.45, 0.55, grid); +} + +// NOTE: calc_sdf_normal_bumped() removed - too specialized, depends on get_dist() +// from scene_query snippets. 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