X.Org Foundation Courses

Writing Compilers in Rust - Lessons from NVIDIA's NAK Backend

Explore the challenges and advantages of using Rust for compiler development through NVIDIA's NAK project, featuring insights on Mesa integration and practical implementation experiences.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Advanced Color Management on Linux with AMD and Steam Deck

Dive into AMD display driver architecture and color management implementation for Linux systems, focusing on HDR capabilities and SteamOS integration for enhanced gaming experiences.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wayland Shells for Embedded Systems - Overview and Comparison

Explore the landscape of Wayland shells in embedded Linux systems, comparing different compositors and their approaches to GUI management for specialized device interfaces.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Etnaviv GPU Driver Stack Status Update and Roadmap

Explore the latest developments in etnaviv driver stack, including CI board farm expansion, OpenGL ES 3.0 implementation progress, and innovative solutions for legacy GPU support.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Defense in Depth: Isolating Mesa From the Kernel

Explore advanced security techniques for isolating graphics drivers from kernel access, using virtualization and helper processes to protect against potential exploits in browser environments.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Status Update of the VKMS DRM Driver - Recent Developments and Features

Discover the latest updates and improvements to the VKMS DRM driver, including enhanced format support, CRTC composition, performance optimizations, and plane rotation capabilities.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rusticl OpenCL Implementation Status Update 2023

Discover the latest developments and implementations in Rusticl, exploring project updates and future outlook for this OpenCL implementation in Rust.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ongoing Challenges in the Raspberry Pi Graphics Driver Stack

Explore ongoing developments in Raspberry Pi 4 driver stack, including OpenGL 3.x implementation, Vulkan driver CPU job handling improvements, and global GPU usage statistics tracking.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OpenQA - Automated Graphical Testing on Real Hardware

Discover how to implement OpenQA for automated graphics testing, from basic QEMU-based setups to advanced hardware testing pipelines for Linux distributions.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wayfire - Converting OpenGL Wayland Compositor to Pixman Rendering

Discover how to optimize Wayfire OpenGL Wayland compositor for Raspberry Pi 3 using Pixman rendering, including performance improvements and technical challenges in implementation.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Status of KUnit Tests on DRM Subsystem

Explore the evolution and current landscape of KUnit testing in the DRM subsystem, including implementation progress, conversion of existing tests, and future development roadmap.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

HDR and Color Management in Gamescope and SteamOS - Implementation and Challenges

Explore HDR and color management implementation in Gamescope/SteamOS, covering technical challenges, XWayland integration, and future DRM atomic pipeline requirements for Steam Deck.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

KosmicKrisp - A Vulkan to Metal Layered Driver

Discover how LunarG created KosmicKrisp, a Vulkan to Metal layered driver, using Mesa's framework for fast, conformant implementation in this technical presentation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Improvements to the Raspberry Pi Driver Stack

Discover recent Raspberry Pi driver stack enhancements including OpenGL 3.2 compliance, performance optimizations, and stability improvements with comparative analysis.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Power of Video - Optimizing Power Consumption for Video Playback

Discover how display components optimize power consumption during video playback using Firefox/MPV, Weston, and amdgpu to achieve real power savings and improve efficiency.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video