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8 Essential Rust Techniques for High-Performance Graphics Engine Development

Learn essential Rust techniques for graphics engine development. Master memory management, GPU buffers, render commands, and performance optimization for robust rendering systems.

8 Essential Rust Techniques for High-Performance Graphics Engine Development

Building graphics engines requires careful attention to memory management and performance optimization. I have spent considerable time developing graphics applications in Rust, and these eight techniques have proven essential for creating robust, high-performance rendering systems.

Rust’s ownership model provides unique advantages for graphics programming, where resource management failures can lead to crashes or visual artifacts. The type system helps catch errors at compile time that would otherwise manifest as runtime bugs in traditional graphics programming languages.

GPU Buffer Management with Lifetimes

Managing GPU memory efficiently requires careful coordination between CPU and GPU resources. I implement buffer pools that track resource lifetimes and prevent common errors like accessing freed memory or double-freeing resources.

struct BufferPool<'a> {
    device: &'a wgpu::Device,
    buffers: Vec<Buffer>,
    free_indices: Vec<usize>,
}

struct Buffer {
    handle: wgpu::Buffer,
    size: u64,
    usage: wgpu::BufferUsages,
    mapped: bool,
}

impl<'a> BufferPool<'a> {
    fn allocate(&mut self, size: u64, usage: wgpu::BufferUsages) -> BufferHandle {
        if let Some(index) = self.find_suitable_buffer(size, usage) {
            BufferHandle {
                pool: self,
                index,
                size,
            }
        } else {
            let buffer = self.device.create_buffer(&wgpu::BufferDescriptor {
                size,
                usage,
                mapped_at_creation: false,
                label: None,
            });
            
            let index = self.buffers.len();
            self.buffers.push(Buffer {
                handle: buffer,
                size,
                usage,
                mapped: false,
            });
            
            BufferHandle {
                pool: self,
                index,
                size,
            }
        }
    }
    
    fn find_suitable_buffer(&self, size: u64, usage: wgpu::BufferUsages) -> Option<usize> {
        self.free_indices.iter().find(|&&index| {
            let buffer = &self.buffers[index];
            buffer.size >= size && buffer.usage.contains(usage)
        }).copied()
    }
}

struct BufferHandle<'a> {
    pool: &'a mut BufferPool<'a>,
    index: usize,
    size: u64,
}

impl<'a> Drop for BufferHandle<'a> {
    fn drop(&mut self) {
        self.pool.free_indices.push(self.index);
    }
}

The lifetime parameters ensure that buffer handles cannot outlive their parent pool. This prevents accessing invalid GPU resources after the device context has been destroyed. The Drop implementation automatically returns buffers to the pool for reuse.

Render Command Recording

Graphics APIs require careful sequencing of rendering commands. I create type-safe wrappers that enforce correct API usage patterns and prevent common mistakes like drawing without setting a pipeline.

struct RenderCommandEncoder<'a> {
    encoder: wgpu::CommandEncoder,
    render_pass: Option<wgpu::RenderPass<'a>>,
    current_pipeline: Option<&'a wgpu::RenderPipeline>,
}

impl<'a> RenderCommandEncoder<'a> {
    fn begin_render_pass(
        mut self,
        color_attachment: &'a wgpu::TextureView,
        depth_attachment: Option<&'a wgpu::TextureView>,
    ) -> RenderPass<'a> {
        let render_pass = self.encoder.begin_render_pass(&wgpu::RenderPassDescriptor {
            color_attachments: &[Some(wgpu::RenderPassColorAttachment {
                view: color_attachment,
                resolve_target: None,
                ops: wgpu::Operations {
                    load: wgpu::LoadOp::Clear(wgpu::Color::BLACK),
                    store: true,
                },
            })],
            depth_stencil_attachment: depth_attachment.map(|view| {
                wgpu::RenderPassDepthStencilAttachment {
                    view,
                    depth_ops: Some(wgpu::Operations {
                        load: wgpu::LoadOp::Clear(1.0),
                        store: true,
                    }),
                    stencil_ops: None,
                }
            }),
            label: None,
        });
        
        RenderPass {
            pass: render_pass,
            current_pipeline: None,
        }
    }
}

struct RenderPass<'a> {
    pass: wgpu::RenderPass<'a>,
    current_pipeline: Option<&'a wgpu::RenderPipeline>,
}

impl<'a> RenderPass<'a> {
    fn set_pipeline(&mut self, pipeline: &'a wgpu::RenderPipeline) {
        self.pass.set_pipeline(pipeline);
        self.current_pipeline = Some(pipeline);
    }
    
    fn draw_indexed(&mut self, indices: Range<u32>, base_vertex: i32, instances: Range<u32>) {
        assert!(self.current_pipeline.is_some(), "No pipeline set");
        self.pass.draw_indexed(indices, base_vertex, instances);
    }
    
    fn set_vertex_buffer(&mut self, slot: u32, buffer: &'a wgpu::Buffer) {
        self.pass.set_vertex_buffer(slot, buffer.slice(..));
    }
    
    fn set_index_buffer(&mut self, buffer: &'a wgpu::Buffer, format: wgpu::IndexFormat) {
        self.pass.set_index_buffer(buffer.slice(..), format);
    }
}

The type system prevents common errors like attempting to draw before setting up the necessary state. The lifetime annotations ensure that all referenced resources remain valid throughout the render pass execution.

Mesh Data Structures

Efficient mesh representation requires optimizing both memory layout and GPU access patterns. I design vertex structures that minimize padding and support efficient rendering operations.

#[repr(C)]
#[derive(Copy, Clone, bytemuck::Pod, bytemuck::Zeroable)]
struct Vertex {
    position: [f32; 3],
    normal: [f32; 3],
    tex_coord: [f32; 2],
}

impl Vertex {
    const LAYOUT: wgpu::VertexBufferLayout<'static> = wgpu::VertexBufferLayout {
        array_stride: std::mem::size_of::<Vertex>() as wgpu::BufferAddress,
        step_mode: wgpu::VertexStepMode::Vertex,
        attributes: &[
            wgpu::VertexAttribute {
                format: wgpu::VertexFormat::Float32x3,
                offset: 0,
                shader_location: 0,
            },
            wgpu::VertexAttribute {
                format: wgpu::VertexFormat::Float32x3,
                offset: std::mem::size_of::<[f32; 3]>() as wgpu::BufferAddress,
                shader_location: 1,
            },
            wgpu::VertexAttribute {
                format: wgpu::VertexFormat::Float32x2,
                offset: std::mem::size_of::<[f32; 6]>() as wgpu::BufferAddress,
                shader_location: 2,
            },
        ],
    };
}

struct MeshBuilder {
    vertices: Vec<Vertex>,
    indices: Vec<u32>,
    vertex_map: HashMap<Vertex, u32>,
}

impl MeshBuilder {
    fn new() -> Self {
        Self {
            vertices: Vec::new(),
            indices: Vec::new(),
            vertex_map: HashMap::new(),
        }
    }
    
    fn add_vertex(&mut self, vertex: Vertex) -> u32 {
        if let Some(&index) = self.vertex_map.get(&vertex) {
            index
        } else {
            let index = self.vertices.len() as u32;
            self.vertices.push(vertex);
            self.vertex_map.insert(vertex, index);
            index
        }
    }
    
    fn add_triangle(&mut self, v0: Vertex, v1: Vertex, v2: Vertex) {
        let i0 = self.add_vertex(v0);
        let i1 = self.add_vertex(v1);
        let i2 = self.add_vertex(v2);
        
        self.indices.extend_from_slice(&[i0, i1, i2]);
    }
    
    fn build(self, device: &wgpu::Device) -> Mesh {
        let vertex_buffer = device.create_buffer_init(&wgpu::util::BufferInitDescriptor {
            label: Some("Vertex Buffer"),
            contents: bytemuck::cast_slice(&self.vertices),
            usage: wgpu::BufferUsages::VERTEX,
        });
        
        let index_buffer = device.create_buffer_init(&wgpu::util::BufferInitDescriptor {
            label: Some("Index Buffer"),
            contents: bytemuck::cast_slice(&self.indices),
            usage: wgpu::BufferUsages::INDEX,
        });
        
        Mesh {
            vertex_buffer,
            index_buffer,
            index_count: self.indices.len() as u32,
        }
    }
}

struct Mesh {
    vertex_buffer: wgpu::Buffer,
    index_buffer: wgpu::Buffer,
    index_count: u32,
}

impl Mesh {
    fn bind<'a>(&'a self, render_pass: &mut RenderPass<'a>) {
        render_pass.set_vertex_buffer(0, &self.vertex_buffer);
        render_pass.set_index_buffer(&self.index_buffer, wgpu::IndexFormat::Uint32);
    }
    
    fn draw(&self, render_pass: &mut RenderPass) {
        render_pass.draw_indexed(0..self.index_count, 0, 0..1);
    }
}

The vertex deduplication in MeshBuilder reduces memory usage and improves cache coherency. The Pod and Zeroable traits from bytemuck ensure safe casting to byte arrays for GPU upload.

Texture Atlasing and Management

Texture atlasing reduces draw calls by combining multiple textures into larger images. I implement dynamic allocation algorithms that efficiently pack textures while maintaining good cache locality.

struct TextureAtlas {
    texture: wgpu::Texture,
    view: wgpu::TextureView,
    size: u32,
    free_regions: Vec<Region>,
    allocated_regions: HashMap<TextureId, Region>,
}

#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
struct Region {
    x: u32,
    y: u32,
    width: u32,
    height: u32,
}

#[derive(Hash, Eq, PartialEq, Copy, Clone)]
struct TextureId(u32);

impl TextureAtlas {
    fn new(device: &wgpu::Device, size: u32) -> Self {
        let texture = device.create_texture(&wgpu::TextureDescriptor {
            size: wgpu::Extent3d {
                width: size,
                height: size,
                depth_or_array_layers: 1,
            },
            mip_level_count: 1,
            sample_count: 1,
            dimension: wgpu::TextureDimension::D2,
            format: wgpu::TextureFormat::Rgba8UnormSrgb,
            usage: wgpu::TextureUsages::TEXTURE_BINDING | wgpu::TextureUsages::COPY_DST,
            label: Some("Texture Atlas"),
        });
        
        let view = texture.create_view(&wgpu::TextureViewDescriptor::default());
        
        Self {
            texture,
            view,
            size,
            free_regions: vec![Region { x: 0, y: 0, width: size, height: size }],
            allocated_regions: HashMap::new(),
        }
    }
    
    fn allocate(&mut self, width: u32, height: u32) -> Option<(TextureId, Region)> {
        let best_fit = self.free_regions
            .iter()
            .enumerate()
            .filter(|(_, region)| region.width >= width && region.height >= height)
            .min_by_key(|(_, region)| region.width * region.height)?;
        
        let (index, region) = best_fit;
        let allocated_region = Region {
            x: region.x,
            y: region.y,
            width,
            height,
        };
        
        self.free_regions.remove(index);
        
        self.split_region(*region, allocated_region);
        
        let texture_id = TextureId(self.allocated_regions.len() as u32);
        self.allocated_regions.insert(texture_id, allocated_region);
        
        Some((texture_id, allocated_region))
    }
    
    fn split_region(&mut self, original: Region, allocated: Region) {
        let right_region = Region {
            x: allocated.x + allocated.width,
            y: allocated.y,
            width: original.width - allocated.width,
            height: allocated.height,
        };
        
        let bottom_region = Region {
            x: original.x,
            y: allocated.y + allocated.height,
            width: original.width,
            height: original.height - allocated.height,
        };
        
        if right_region.width > 0 && right_region.height > 0 {
            self.free_regions.push(right_region);
        }
        
        if bottom_region.width > 0 && bottom_region.height > 0 {
            self.free_regions.push(bottom_region);
        }
    }
    
    fn get_uv_coords(&self, texture_id: TextureId) -> Option<[f32; 4]> {
        let region = self.allocated_regions.get(&texture_id)?;
        
        let u1 = region.x as f32 / self.size as f32;
        let v1 = region.y as f32 / self.size as f32;
        let u2 = (region.x + region.width) as f32 / self.size as f32;
        let v2 = (region.y + region.height) as f32 / self.size as f32;
        
        Some([u1, v1, u2, v2])
    }
    
    fn upload_texture(&self, queue: &wgpu::Queue, texture_id: TextureId, data: &[u8]) {
        if let Some(region) = self.allocated_regions.get(&texture_id) {
            queue.write_texture(
                wgpu::ImageCopyTexture {
                    texture: &self.texture,
                    mip_level: 0,
                    origin: wgpu::Origin3d {
                        x: region.x,
                        y: region.y,
                        z: 0,
                    },
                    aspect: wgpu::TextureAspect::All,
                },
                data,
                wgpu::ImageDataLayout {
                    offset: 0,
                    bytes_per_row: Some(4 * region.width),
                    rows_per_image: Some(region.height),
                },
                wgpu::Extent3d {
                    width: region.width,
                    height: region.height,
                    depth_or_array_layers: 1,
                },
            );
        }
    }
}

The allocation algorithm uses a best-fit strategy to minimize fragmentation. Region splitting creates new free regions from the unused portions of allocated space, maximizing atlas utilization.

Shader Compilation and Caching

Shader compilation can be expensive, especially for complex programs with many variants. I implement caching systems that store compiled shaders and reuse them across application runs.

use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
use std::path::PathBuf;
use std::borrow::Cow;

struct ShaderCache {
    cache_dir: PathBuf,
    compiled_shaders: HashMap<ShaderKey, wgpu::ShaderModule>,
}

#[derive(Hash, Eq, PartialEq, Clone)]
struct ShaderKey {
    source_hash: u64,
    defines: Vec<(String, String)>,
}

impl ShaderCache {
    fn new(cache_dir: PathBuf) -> Self {
        std::fs::create_dir_all(&cache_dir).unwrap();
        
        Self {
            cache_dir,
            compiled_shaders: HashMap::new(),
        }
    }
    
    fn load_shader(
        &mut self,
        device: &wgpu::Device,
        source: &str,
        defines: &[(String, String)],
    ) -> &wgpu::ShaderModule {
        let key = self.create_shader_key(source, defines);
        
        self.compiled_shaders.entry(key.clone()).or_insert_with(|| {
            let cache_path = self.cache_dir.join(format!("{:016x}.wgsl", key.source_hash));
            
            if let Ok(cached_source) = std::fs::read_to_string(&cache_path) {
                device.create_shader_module(wgpu::ShaderModuleDescriptor {
                    label: None,
                    source: wgpu::ShaderSource::Wgsl(Cow::Borrowed(&cached_source)),
                })
            } else {
                let processed_source = self.preprocess_shader(source, defines);
                
                let _ = std::fs::write(&cache_path, &processed_source);
                
                device.create_shader_module(wgpu::ShaderModuleDescriptor {
                    label: None,
                    source: wgpu::ShaderSource::Wgsl(Cow::Borrowed(&processed_source)),
                })
            }
        })
    }
    
    fn create_shader_key(&self, source: &str, defines: &[(String, String)]) -> ShaderKey {
        let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
        source.hash(&mut hasher);
        defines.hash(&mut hasher);
        let source_hash = hasher.finish();
        
        ShaderKey {
            source_hash,
            defines: defines.to_vec(),
        }
    }
    
    fn preprocess_shader(&self, source: &str, defines: &[(String, String)]) -> String {
        let mut processed = String::new();
        
        for (name, value) in defines {
            processed.push_str(&format!("#define {} {}\n", name, value));
        }
        
        processed.push_str(source);
        processed
    }
    
    fn clear_cache(&mut self) {
        self.compiled_shaders.clear();
        if let Ok(entries) = std::fs::read_dir(&self.cache_dir) {
            for entry in entries.flatten() {
                let _ = std::fs::remove_file(entry.path());
            }
        }
    }
}

The preprocessing step allows for conditional compilation based on feature flags or quality settings. The hash-based caching ensures that only modified shaders require recompilation.

Scene Graph and Culling

Hierarchical scene organization enables efficient culling and transformation management. I implement frustum culling that eliminates invisible objects before they reach the GPU.

use glam::{Mat4, Vec3, Vec4};

struct SceneNode {
    transform: Mat4,
    world_transform: Mat4,
    bounding_box: BoundingBox,
    mesh: Option<MeshId>,
    material: Option<MaterialId>,
    children: Vec<SceneNodeId>,
    visible: bool,
    dirty: bool,
}

#[derive(Copy, Clone)]
struct SceneNodeId(usize);

#[derive(Copy, Clone)]
struct MeshId(usize);

#[derive(Copy, Clone)]
struct MaterialId(usize);

struct SceneGraph {
    nodes: Vec<SceneNode>,
    root_nodes: Vec<SceneNodeId>,
    free_indices: Vec<usize>,
}

impl SceneGraph {
    fn new() -> Self {
        Self {
            nodes: Vec::new(),
            root_nodes: Vec::new(),
            free_indices: Vec::new(),
        }
    }
    
    fn create_node(&mut self, transform: Mat4) -> SceneNodeId {
        let id = if let Some(index) = self.free_indices.pop() {
            SceneNodeId(index)
        } else {
            let index = self.nodes.len();
            self.nodes.push(SceneNode {
                transform: Mat4::IDENTITY,
                world_transform: Mat4::IDENTITY,
                bounding_box: BoundingBox::default(),
                mesh: None,
                material: None,
                children: Vec::new(),
                visible: true,
                dirty: true,
            });
            SceneNodeId(index)
        };
        
        self.nodes[id.0].transform = transform;
        self.nodes[id.0].dirty = true;
        id
    }
    
    fn update_transforms(&mut self, node_id: SceneNodeId, parent_transform: Mat4) {
        let node = &mut self.nodes[node_id.0];
        
        if node.dirty {
            node.world_transform = parent_transform * node.transform;
            node.dirty = false;
        }
        
        let children = node.children.clone();
        for child_id in children {
            self.update_transforms(child_id, node.world_transform);
        }
    }
    
    fn cull_and_collect(
        &self,
        frustum: &Frustum,
        node_id: SceneNodeId,
        visible_objects: &mut Vec<RenderObject>,
    ) {
        let node = &self.nodes[node_id.0];
        
        if !node.visible {
            return;
        }
        
        let world_bbox = node.bounding_box.transform(node.world_transform);
        
        if frustum.intersects(&world_bbox) {
            if let (Some(mesh), Some(material)) = (node.mesh, node.material) {
                visible_objects.push(RenderObject {
                    mesh,
                    material,
                    transform: node.world_transform,
                });
            }
            
            for &child_id in &node.children {
                self.cull_and_collect(frustum, child_id, visible_objects);
            }
        }
    }
}

#[derive(Default, Copy, Clone)]
struct BoundingBox {
    min: Vec3,
    max: Vec3,
}

impl BoundingBox {
    fn transform(&self, matrix: Mat4) -> Self {
        let corners = [
            Vec3::new(self.min.x, self.min.y, self.min.z),
            Vec3::new(self.max.x, self.min.y, self.min.z),
            Vec3::new(self.min.x, self.max.y, self.min.z),
            Vec3::new(self.max.x, self.max.y, self.min.z),
            Vec3::new(self.min.x, self.min.y, self.max.z),
            Vec3::new(self.max.x, self.min.y, self.max.z),
            Vec3::new(self.min.x, self.max.y, self.max.z),
            Vec3::new(self.max.x, self.max.y, self.max.z),
        ];
        
        let mut min = Vec3::splat(f32::INFINITY);
        let mut max = Vec3::splat(f32::NEG_INFINITY);
        
        for corner in corners {
            let transformed = matrix.transform_point3(corner);
            min = min.min(transformed);
            max = max.max(transformed);
        }
        
        Self { min, max }
    }
}

struct Frustum {
    planes: [Plane; 6],
}

struct Plane {
    normal: Vec3,
    distance: f32,
}

impl Plane {
    fn new(a: f32, b: f32, c: f32, d: f32) -> Self {
        let length = (a * a + b * b + c * c).sqrt();
        Self {
            normal: Vec3::new(a / length, b / length, c / length),
            distance: d / length,
        }
    }
    
    fn distance_to_point(&self, point: Vec3) -> f32 {
        self.normal.dot(point) + self.distance
    }
}

impl Frustum {
    fn from_matrix(view_proj: Mat4) -> Self {
        let m = view_proj.to_cols_array();
        
        Self {
            planes: [
                Plane::new(m[3] + m[0], m[7] + m[4], m[11] + m[8], m[15] + m[12]), // Left
                Plane::new(m[3] - m[0], m[7] - m[4], m[11] - m[8], m[15] - m[12]), // Right
                Plane::new(m[3] + m[1], m[7] + m[5], m[11] + m[9], m[15] + m[13]), // Bottom
                Plane::new(m[3] - m[1], m[7] - m[5], m[11] - m[9], m[15] - m[13]), // Top
                Plane::new(m[3] + m[2], m[7] + m[6], m[11] + m[10], m[15] + m[14]), // Near
                Plane::new(m[3] - m[2], m[7] - m[6], m[11] - m[10], m[15] - m[14]), // Far
            ],
        }
    }
    
    fn intersects(&self, bbox: &BoundingBox) -> bool {
        for plane in &self.planes {
            let positive_vertex = Vec3::new(
                if plane.normal.x >= 0.0 { bbox.max.x } else { bbox.min.x },
                if plane.normal.y >= 0.0 { bbox.max.y } else { bbox.min.y },
                if plane.normal.z >= 0.0 { bbox.max.z } else { bbox.min.z },
            );
            
            if plane.distance_to_point(positive_vertex) < 0.0 {
                return false;
            }
        }
        true
    }
}

struct RenderObject {
    mesh: MeshId,
    material: MaterialId,
    transform: Mat4,
}

The dirty flag optimization prevents redundant transform calculations. Only nodes with modified transforms require updating, significantly improving performance in scenes with many static objects.

Resource Loading and Streaming

Asynchronous asset loading prevents blocking the main thread during resource initialization. I implement streaming systems that load assets on demand while maintaining responsive frame rates.

use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, StreamExt};
use futures::future::BoxFuture;
use std::task::{Context, Poll};
use std::pin::Pin;

struct AssetLoader {
    device: Arc<wgpu::Device>,
    queue: Arc<wgpu::Queue>,
    loading_tasks: FuturesUnordered<BoxFuture<'static, (AssetId, LoadedAsset)>>,
    loaded_assets: HashMap<AssetId, LoadedAsset>,
    asset_paths: HashMap<AssetId, PathBuf>,
    pending_requests: Vec<AssetId>,
}

#[derive(Hash, Eq, PartialEq, Copy, Clone)]
struct AssetId(u64);

impl AssetId {
    fn new() -> Self {
        use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
        static COUNTER: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(0);
        Self(COUNTER.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed))
    }
}

enum LoadedAsset {
    Texture(wgpu::Texture),
    Mesh(Mesh),
    Material(Material),
}

struct Material {
    diffuse_texture: Option<AssetId>,
    normal_texture: Option<AssetId>,
    metallic_roughness: [f32; 2],
    base_color: [f32; 4],
}

impl AssetLoader {
    fn new(device: Arc<wgpu::Device>, queue: Arc<wgpu::Queue>) -> Self {
        Self {
            device,
            queue,
            loading_tasks: FuturesUnordered::new(),
            loaded_assets: HashMap::new(),
            asset_paths: HashMap::new(),
            pending_requests: Vec::new(),
        }
    }
    
    fn load_texture_async(&mut self, path: PathBuf) -> AssetId {
        let asset_id = AssetId::new();
        let device = Arc::clone(&self.device);
        let queue = Arc::clone(&self.queue);
        
        let future = async move {
            let image = image::open(&path).expect("Failed to load image");
            let rgba = image.to_rgba8();
            let dimensions = image.dimensions();
            
            let texture = device.create_texture(&wgpu::TextureDescriptor {
                size: wgpu::Extent3d {
                    width: dimensions.0,
                    height: dimensions.1,
                    depth_or_array_layers: 1,
                },
                mip_level_count: 1,
                sample_count: 1,
                dimension: wgpu::TextureDimension::D2,
                format: wgpu::TextureFormat::Rgba8UnormSrgb,
                usage: wgpu::TextureUsages::TEXTURE_BINDING | wgpu::TextureUsages::COPY_DST,
                label: Some(&format!("Texture: {:?}", path)),
            });
            
            queue.write_texture(
                wgpu::ImageCopyTexture {
                    texture: &texture,
                    mip_level: 0,
                    origin: wgpu::Origin3d::ZERO,
                    aspect: wgpu::TextureAspect::All,
                },
                &rgba,
                wgpu::ImageDataLayout {
                    offset: 0,
                    bytes_per_row: Some(4 * dimensions.0),
                    rows_per_image: Some(dimensions.1),
                },
                wgpu::Extent3d {
                    width: dimensions.0,
                    height: dimensions.1,
                    depth_or_array_layers: 1,
                },
            );
            
            (asset_id, LoadedAsset::Texture(texture))
        };
        
        self.loading_tasks.push(Box::pin(future));
        self.asset_paths.insert(asset_id, path);
        self.pending_requests.push(asset_id);
        asset_id
    }
    
    fn poll_loading_tasks(&mut self) {
        while let Poll::Ready(Some((asset_id, asset))) = 
            Pin::new(&mut self.loading_tasks).poll_next(&mut Context::from_waker(
                futures::task::noop_waker_ref()
            )) {
            self.loaded_assets.insert(
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