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AI-generatedChoosing SDL_Renderer vs. Low‑Level GPU APIs for Cross‑Platform 2D Apps
When building a 2D app with SDL, you must decide between the high‑level <code>SDL_Renderer</code> and low‑level GPU backends. This guide covers requirements, minimal design, trust boundaries, operational checks, and when to move to raw APIs.