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diff --git a/gfx/docs/Moz2D.rst b/gfx/docs/Moz2D.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0be251a209 --- /dev/null +++ b/gfx/docs/Moz2D.rst @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +Moz2D +======================== + +The `gfx/2d` contains our abstraction of a typical 2D API (similar +to the HTML Canvas API). It has different backends used for different +purposes. Direct2D is used for implementing hardware accelerated +canvas on Windows. Skia is used for any software drawing needs and +Cairo is used for printing. + +Previously, Moz2D aimed to be buildable independently from the rest of +Gecko but we've slipped from this because C++/Gecko don't have a good +mechanism for modularization/dependencies. That being said, we still try +to keep the coupling with the rest of Gecko low for hygiene, simplicity +and perhaps a more modular future. + +See also `Moz2D documentation on wiki <https://wiki.mozilla.org/Platform/GFX/Moz2D>`. |