how are graphic's API's created such as DirectX and OpenGL. And is using GDI which is the graphic portion of the winapi, a graphic API itself? or are you able to create your own with C++ for 2D rendering instead of using anyone elses. Or does writing an API involve assembly.
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Jump to PostTo my knowledge, both DirectX and OpenGL are written with C or C++. You could write an API like them yourself using C++. On Windows, you can use SetPixel() to set a pixel on a screen. I believe that's one of the most basic graphical functions you can use (in …
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