tinygl is a lightweight, software-based OpenGL implementation originally written by Fabrice Bellard and modified here for modern learning and development purposes. It implements a subset of OpenGL 1.x features and provides a minimal yet functional rendering pipeline with no reliance on graphics hardware. tinygl is an ideal resource for educational purposes, embedded development, or rendering in software-only environments. Its simplicity and compact codebase allow developers to study how 3D graphics APIs work under the hood.

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  • Software-only implementation of OpenGL 1.x subset
  • Compact and lightweight codebase suitable for learning
  • Rasterizer with basic triangle and line rendering
  • Support for transformations, lighting, and shading
  • Z-buffering and basic depth testing
  • Simple texture mapping support
  • No external dependencies or GPU usage
  • Works on any platform with a framebuffer or SDL
  • Ideal for embedded systems and retro-style graphics

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C

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2025-03-27