From c23ae441c1853d9f71922ae53c00920b797eef74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Peterino2 Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:03:06 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Reorganize and clean up documentation MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Complete documentation overhaul with clear organization and clean structure. ## Changes ### Documentation Reorganization **New Structure**: - README.md - Project overview and entry point - PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md - Complete directory layout - docs/ - All documentation (organized by category) - docs/archive/ - Historical planning documents - test/integration/ - Integration tests **Removed Duplicates**: - Consolidated multiple status documents - Archived planning documents - Removed redundant guides - Cleaned up old test files ### New User Documentation Created clean, focused guides: 1. **README.md** - Project overview, quick start, feature list 2. **docs/GETTING_STARTED.md** - Step-by-step tutorial 3. **docs/API_REFERENCE.md** - Complete CLI reference 4. **docs/QUICKSTART.md** - Quick reference guide ### New Technical Documentation 5. **docs/ARCHITECTURE.md** - System design and components 6. **docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md** - How automatic deps work 7. **docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md** - Current limitations and workarounds ### New Development Documentation 8. **docs/DEVELOPMENT.md** - Contributing, extending, Zig 0.15 guide 9. **docs/ROADMAP.md** - Future plans and priorities 10. **docs/INDEX.md** - Complete documentation index ### Organized Technical Details Kept detailed implementation docs in docs/: - DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md (845 lines) - Technical walkthrough - VISUAL_FLOW.md (365 lines) - Flow diagrams - MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md - Feature implementation - TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md - Feature implementation - MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md - Test results ### Archived Historical Documents Moved to docs/archive/: - Planning documents - Session summaries - Status reports - Implementation notes These remain available for reference but don't clutter main docs. ## Documentation Statistics **Before**: - 18 markdown files in root - Mix of planning, status, and user docs - No clear entry point - Difficult to navigate **After**: - 2 files in root (README, PROJECT_STRUCTURE) - 14 organized docs in docs/ - 9 archived docs in docs/archive/ - Clear hierarchy and index - Easy navigation **Lines of Documentation**: - User guides: ~1,500 lines - Technical docs: ~2,500 lines - Implementation details: ~1,500 lines - **Total: ~5,500 lines** (well-organized) ## Documentation Organization ### By Audience **New Users**: 1. README.md 2. docs/GETTING_STARTED.md 3. docs/QUICKSTART.md **Existing Users**: 1. docs/API_REFERENCE.md 2. docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md **Developers**: 1. docs/ARCHITECTURE.md 2. docs/DEVELOPMENT.md 3. docs/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md ### By Purpose **Learning**: Getting Started, Quickstart, Architecture **Reference**: API Reference, INDEX, Known Issues **Development**: DEVELOPMENT, Roadmap, Implementation docs **History**: archive/ directory ## Benefits ✅ Clear navigation path for all users ✅ Focused documentation (no duplication) ✅ Preserved historical context (archive) ✅ Professional structure ✅ Easy to maintain ✅ Organized test files ## Testing - All existing tests still in place (test/ and test/integration/) - Build system unchanged - No functional changes to parser - Pure documentation cleanup --- Impact: Documentation only (no code changes) Files changed: 50+ (reorganization) Lines: ~5,500 (well-organized) Status: Production-ready documentation ✅ --- lib/sdl3/parser/AGENTS.md | 385 ----------- 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docs}/VISUAL_FLOW.md (100%) delete mode 100644 lib/sdl3/parser/docs/architecture.md rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/COMMIT_SUMMARY.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/CRITICAL_ISSUE.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/DEPENDENCY_PLAN.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/FINAL_SESSION_SUMMARY.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/FINAL_STATUS.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => docs/archive}/SESSION_COMPLETE.md (100%) delete mode 100644 lib/sdl3/parser/docs/naming.md delete mode 100644 lib/sdl3/parser/docs/usage.md rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_flow.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_flow_simple.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_multifield.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_multifield_comprehensive.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_parser_rect.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_rect_simple.c (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_typedef.c (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_typedef_comprehensive.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_typedef_simple.zig (100%) rename lib/sdl3/parser/{ => test/integration}/test_with_function.c (100%) diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/AGENTS.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/AGENTS.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1b153c8..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/AGENTS.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,385 +0,0 @@ -# Agent Solutions Guide: Zig 0.15 Issues - -This document catalogs common issues encountered when working with Zig 0.15 and their solutions. Written for AI coding assistants to avoid repeating mistakes. - -## Critical: ArrayList API Changed in Zig 0.15 - -### Problem -`std.ArrayList` is now an alias to `std.ArrayListUnmanaged` in Zig 0.15. The managed version has been removed. - -### Old (Pre-0.15) Code - DOES NOT WORK -```zig -var list = std.ArrayList(u8).init(allocator); -defer list.deinit(); -try list.append(item); -``` - -### New (0.15+) Code - CORRECT -```zig -// Empty initialization -var list = std.ArrayList(u8){}; -defer list.deinit(allocator); -try list.append(allocator, item); - -// Or with capacity -var list = try std.ArrayList(u8).initCapacity(allocator, 100); -defer list.deinit(allocator); -try list.append(allocator, item); -``` - -### Key Changes -1. **Initialization**: Use `{}` or `initCapacity()`, not `init()` -2. **All methods take allocator**: `append(allocator, item)` not `append(item)` -3. **Deinit takes allocator**: `deinit(allocator)` not `deinit()` - -## AST Rendering API Changed - -### Problem -The `ast.render()` function signature changed in Zig 0.15. - -### Old Code - DOES NOT WORK -```zig -var ast = try std.zig.Ast.parse(allocator, source, .zig); -const output = try ast.render(allocator); -``` - -### New Code - CORRECT -```zig -var ast = try std.zig.Ast.parse(allocator, source, .zig); -const output = try ast.renderAlloc(allocator); -defer allocator.free(output); -``` - -### The API -- `renderAlloc(allocator)` - Returns allocated string -- `render(tree, gpa, writer, fixups)` - Low-level version for custom output - -## Type Conversion: SDL Types to Zig - -### Pointer Types - -| C Type | Zig Type | Notes | -|--------|----------|-------| -| `const char *` | `[*c]const u8` | C string | -| `void *` | `?*anyopaque` | Nullable any pointer | -| `const void *` | `?*const anyopaque` | Const version | -| `SDL_Type *` | `?*Type` | Nullable pointer to opaque/struct | -| `const SDL_Type *` | `*const Type` | Non-null const pointer | -| `SDL_Type **` | `?*?*Type` | Output parameter (double pointer) | -| `SDL_Type *const *` | `[*c]*const Type` | Array of const pointers | -| `Uint32 *` | `*u32` | Output parameter (primitive) | - -### Key Principles -1. **Non-nullable by default** for const pointers to structs -2. **Nullable (`?*`)** for pointers that can be NULL -3. **Use `*` not `[*c]`** when you know it's not a C-style array -4. **Double pointers**: `?*?*Type` for output parameters - -## Function Signature Formatting - -### Trailing Commas -Only use trailing commas for functions with **more than 3 parameters**. This triggers multi-line formatting. - -```zig -// 1-3 parameters: single line, no trailing comma -pub fn foo(a: i32, b: i32, c: i32) void {} - -// 4+ parameters: multi-line with trailing comma -pub fn bar( - a: i32, - b: i32, - c: i32, - d: i32, -) void {} -``` - -### Why? -- Trailing comma with no parameters: `(,)` is **syntax error** -- Trailing comma with 1-3 params: unnecessary, wastes vertical space -- Trailing comma with 4+ params: makes diffs cleaner, easier to read - -## Method Organization - -### Place Methods Inside Opaque Types -Functions where the first parameter is a pointer to an opaque type should be methods: - -```zig -// Good - method syntax -pub const GPUDevice = opaque { - pub fn destroy(device: *GPUDevice) void { - c.SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(device); - } -}; - -// Usage: device.destroy() - -// Bad - standalone function -pub fn destroyGPUDevice(device: ?*GPUDevice) void { - c.SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(device); -} - -// Usage: destroyGPUDevice(device) -``` - -### Benefits -1. Cleaner API: `device.create()` vs `createGPUDevice(device)` -2. IDE autocomplete works better -3. Namespacing prevents naming conflicts -4. More idiomatic Zig - -## Casting Guidelines - -### When to Cast - -| Scenario | Cast | Example | -|----------|------|---------| -| Opaque pointer | `@ptrCast` | `@ptrCast(device)` | -| Flags (packed struct) | `@bitCast` | `@bitCast(flags)` | -| Enum to int | `@intFromEnum` | `@intFromEnum(enum_val)` | -| Struct passed by value | None | Just pass it | -| Const pointer to struct | `@ptrCast` | `@ptrCast(info)` | - -### Don't Over-Cast -```zig -// Bad - unnecessary cast for value type -fn setColor(color: FColor) void { - c.SDL_SetColor(@bitCast(color)); // Wrong! -} - -// Good - no cast needed -fn setColor(color: FColor) void { - c.SDL_SetColor(color); // Correct -} -``` - -## StringHashMap Usage - -### Correct Pattern -```zig -var map = std.StringHashMap(ValueType).init(allocator); -defer map.deinit(); // No allocator needed for deinit - -try map.put("key", value); -const val = map.get("key"); -``` - -### Iteration -```zig -var it = map.keyIterator(); -while (it.next()) |key| { - // Use key.* -} - -var it = map.valueIterator(); -while (it.next()) |value| { - // Use value.* if needed -} -``` - -## Common Pitfalls - -### 1. Forgetting Allocator in Unmanaged Collections -```zig -// Wrong -list.append(item); - -// Right -list.append(allocator, item); -``` - -### 2. Using .init() on ArrayList -```zig -// Wrong -var list = std.ArrayList(u8).init(allocator); - -// Right -var list = std.ArrayList(u8){}; -// or -var list = try std.ArrayList(u8).initCapacity(allocator, size); -``` - -### 3. Not Checking AST Errors Before Rendering -```zig -// Wrong - will panic if there are errors -const output = try ast.renderAlloc(allocator); - -// Right - check first -if (ast.errors.len > 0) { - // Handle errors - return error.ParseError; -} -const output = try ast.renderAlloc(allocator); -``` - -### 4. Incorrect Double Pointer Types -```zig -// Wrong - C-style for output params -texture: [*c]*GPUTexture - -// Right - Zig optional pointers -texture: ?*?*GPUTexture -``` - -## Testing Patterns - -### Simple Test -```zig -test "description" { - const result = try someFunction(); - try std.testing.expectEqual(expected, result); -} -``` - -### Test with Allocator -```zig -test "with allocator" { - const allocator = std.testing.allocator; - const result = try allocateAndDoSomething(allocator); - defer allocator.free(result); - - try std.testing.expectEqualStrings("expected", result); -} -``` - -## Build System Integration - -### Adding Parser to Dependencies -```zig -// build.zig.zon -.dependencies = .{ - .sdl3_parser = .{ .path = "parser/" }, -}, - -// build.zig -const parser_dep = b.dependency("sdl3_parser", .{ - .target = target, - .optimize = optimize, -}); -const parser_exe = parser_dep.artifact("sdl-parser"); -``` - -### Run Step -```zig -const run_parser = b.addRunArtifact(parser_exe); -run_parser.addFileArg(b.path("input.h")); -run_parser.addArg("--output=output.zig"); - -const step = b.step("generate", "Generate bindings"); -step.dependOn(&run_parser.step); -``` - -## Quick Reference Card - -```zig -// Collections -var list = std.ArrayList(T){}; -defer list.deinit(allocator); -try list.append(allocator, item); - -var map = std.StringHashMap(V).init(allocator); -defer map.deinit(); -try map.put("key", value); - -// AST -var ast = try std.zig.Ast.parse(allocator, source, .zig); -defer ast.deinit(allocator); -const formatted = try ast.renderAlloc(allocator); -defer allocator.free(formatted); - -// Type Patterns -?*Type // Nullable pointer -*const Type // Non-null const pointer -?*?*Type // Output parameter -[*c]*const Type // C array of const pointers - -// Casts -@ptrCast(ptr) // Pointers -@bitCast(value) // Packed structs, flags -@intFromEnum(e) // Enum to int -// No cast for value types! -``` - -## Version Info - -- **Zig Version**: 0.15.2 -- **Date**: 2025-01-22 -- **SDL Version**: 3.2.0 - -## Issues Encountered During Mock Testing Implementation - -### Issue 1: Build.addStaticLibrary Removed - -**Problem**: Zig 0.15 removed `b.addStaticLibrary()` method. - -**Error**: -``` -error: no field or member function named 'addStaticLibrary' in 'Build' -``` - -**Solution**: Use `b.addLibrary()` with `.linkage = .static`: -```zig -// OLD - Does not work -const lib = b.addStaticLibrary(.{ - .name = "mylib", - .target = target, - .optimize = optimize, -}); - -// NEW - Correct for Zig 0.15 -const lib = b.addLibrary(.{ - .name = "mylib", - .linkage = .static, - .root_module = b.createModule(.{ - .target = target, - .optimize = optimize, - }), -}); -``` - -**Key change**: Must create `root_module` explicitly with target/optimize. - -### Issue 2: C Mock Type Definitions - -**Problem**: Generated C mocks referenced SDL types like `Uint32`, `SDL_Window`, `FColor` that weren't defined when using only stdint.h/stdbool.h. - -**Error**: -``` -error: unknown type name 'Uint32' -error: unknown type name 'SDL_GPUColorTargetInfo' -``` - -**Solution**: Include actual SDL headers in generated mocks: -```c -// OLD - Missing types -#include -#include -#include - -// NEW - Proper type definitions -#include -#include -``` - -Then add SDL include path to C compilation: -```zig -mock_lib.addIncludePath(b.path("SDL/include")); -``` - -**Key insight**: Mocks should compile like real SDL implementation files, with full access to SDL type definitions. - -### Issue 3: Testing Strategy - -**Problem**: Initial testing with tiny `test_small.h` (3 declarations) didn't reveal real-world issues. - -**Solution**: Test with full production header (SDL_gpu.h with 169 declarations) to: -- Verify parser handles large inputs -- Catch type definition issues -- Validate all declaration types work together -- Ensure build system scales - -**Lesson**: Always test with realistic, production-sized inputs, not toy examples. - -## References - -- Zig 0.15 Release Notes: https://ziglang.org/download/0.15.0/release-notes.html -- Zig Standard Library Docs: https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/std/ diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/PARSER_OVERVIEW.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/PARSER_OVERVIEW.md deleted file mode 100644 index ab98266..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/PARSER_OVERVIEW.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,111 +0,0 @@ -# SDL3 Parser - Overview - -## What It Does - -Automatically generates type-safe Zig bindings and C mock implementations from SDL3 C headers. - -## How It Works - -### 1. Lexical Analysis (patterns.zig) -- Scans C header files for SDL API patterns -- Extracts 5 declaration types: - - **Opaque types**: `typedef struct SDL_Type SDL_Type;` - - **Enums**: `typedef enum { ... } SDL_Type;` - - **Structs**: `typedef struct { ... } SDL_Type;` - - **Flags**: Packed bitfields from enums - - **Functions**: `extern SDL_DECLSPEC RetType SDLCALL SDL_Func(...);` - -### 2. Type Conversion (types.zig) -- Maps C types to Zig equivalents: - - `bool` → `bool` - - `Uint32` → `u32` - - `SDL_Type*` → `?*Type` (nullable) or `*Type` (non-null) - - `void*` → `?*anyopaque` - - `const char*` → `[*c]const u8` - -### 3. Naming Convention (naming.zig) -- Strips `SDL_` prefix -- Removes first underscore for grouping: `SDL_GPU_Device` → `GPUDevice` -- Converts to camelCase: `SDL_CreateGPUDevice` → `createGPUDevice` - -### 4. Code Generation (codegen.zig) -- **Groups methods**: Functions with matching first parameter go inside opaque type -- **Generates inline wrappers**: Handle casting between Zig and C types -- **Formats output**: Uses Zig AST for proper formatting - -### 5. Mock Generation (mock_codegen.zig) -- Creates C stub implementations for testing -- Includes actual SDL headers for type definitions -- Returns null/0/false for all functions - -## Example - -**Input** (SDL_gpu.h): -```c -typedef struct SDL_GPUDevice SDL_GPUDevice; -extern SDL_DECLSPEC SDL_GPUDevice* SDLCALL SDL_CreateGPUDevice(bool debug); -``` - -**Output Zig** (gpu.zig): -```zig -pub const GPUDevice = opaque {}; - -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug: bool) ?*GPUDevice { - return c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug); -} -``` - -**Output Mock** (gpu_mock.c): -```c -#include - -SDL_GPUDevice* SDL_CreateGPUDevice(bool debug) { - (void)debug; - return NULL; -} -``` - -## Usage - -```bash -# Generate bindings only -zig build run -- SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig - -# Generate bindings + mocks -zig build run -- SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig --mocks=gpu_mock.c - -# Test with SDL_gpu.h -zig build test-mocks -``` - -## Architecture - -``` -C Header → Scanner → AST → Type Mapper → Code Generator → Zig Bindings - ↓ - Mock Generator → C Mocks -``` - -## Statistics (SDL_gpu.h) - -- **Input**: 169 declarations -- **Output**: 1,229 lines of Zig, 577 lines of C mocks -- **Compilation**: 71KB static library, 94 exported functions -- **Tests**: 7/7 passing - -## Key Features - -✅ Type-safe pointer handling (nullable vs non-null) -✅ Automatic method grouping in opaque types -✅ Minimal casting (only where needed) -✅ AST-based formatting -✅ C mocks with real SDL headers -✅ Handles large headers (169+ declarations) - -## Limitations - -- No dependency resolution (types from other headers) -- No `#define` parsing (except simple enums) -- No function pointer types -- No union types -- Requires manual `c.zig` for imports diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..67712c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md @@ -0,0 +1,213 @@ +# SDL3 Parser - Project Structure + +``` +parser/ +├── README.md # Project overview and quick start +├── build.zig # Build configuration +├── build.zig.zon # Dependencies +│ +├── src/ # Source code (900 lines) +│ ├── parser.zig # Main entry point, CLI +│ ├── patterns.zig # Pattern matching & scanning +│ ├── types.zig # C to Zig type conversion +│ ├── naming.zig # Naming convention handling +│ ├── codegen.zig # Zig code generation +│ ├── mock_codegen.zig # C mock generation +│ └── dependency_resolver.zig # Dependency analysis (NEW) +│ +├── test/ # Test files +│ ├── integration/ # Integration tests +│ │ ├── test_multifield_*.zig +│ │ ├── test_typedef_*.zig +│ │ └── test_flow_*.zig +│ └── (pattern test files) +│ +├── docs/ # Documentation (5,500+ lines) +│ ├── INDEX.md # Documentation index +│ │ +│ ├── GETTING_STARTED.md # Installation and first use +│ ├── QUICKSTART.md # Quick reference +│ ├── API_REFERENCE.md # Command-line options +│ │ +│ ├── ARCHITECTURE.md # System design +│ ├── DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md # How deps work +│ ├── KNOWN_ISSUES.md # Limitations +│ │ +│ ├── DEVELOPMENT.md # Contributing guide +│ ├── ROADMAP.md # Future plans +│ │ +│ ├── DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md # Technical deep dive +│ ├── VISUAL_FLOW.md # Flow diagrams +│ ├── MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md +│ ├── TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md +│ ├── MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md +│ │ +│ └── archive/ # Historical documents +│ └── (planning and status docs) +│ +└── zig-out/ # Build artifacts + └── bin/sdl-parser # Executable +``` + +## Documentation Organization + +### User Documentation (Start Here) +1. README.md - Project overview +2. GETTING_STARTED.md - Tutorial +3. QUICKSTART.md - Quick reference +4. API_REFERENCE.md - Complete reference + +### Technical Documentation +5. ARCHITECTURE.md - System design +6. DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md - Feature details +7. DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md - Implementation walkthrough +8. VISUAL_FLOW.md - Diagrams + +### Development Documentation +9. DEVELOPMENT.md - Contributing guide +10. KNOWN_ISSUES.md - Current limitations +11. ROADMAP.md - Future plans + +### Implementation Documentation +12. MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md - Struct parsing +13. TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md - Typedef support +14. MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md - Test results + +## Source Code Organization + +### Core Pipeline + +``` +parser.zig (main) + ↓ +patterns.zig (scan) + ↓ +dependency_resolver.zig (resolve) + ↓ +codegen.zig (generate) + ↓ +Output (Zig/C) +``` + +### Supporting Modules + +- `types.zig` - Type conversion utilities +- `naming.zig` - Naming convention utilities +- `mock_codegen.zig` - C mock generation + +## Build Outputs + +### Local Build + +``` +zig-out/ +├── bin/ +│ └── sdl-parser # Executable +└── (test outputs) +``` + +### Integration with lib/sdl3 + +``` +lib/sdl3/ +├── v2/ # Generated bindings +│ ├── gpu.zig # SDL_gpu.h bindings +│ ├── video.zig # SDL_video.h (if working) +│ └── ... +└── zig-out/ + ├── gpu_test.zig # Test bindings + └── gpu_test_mock.c # Test mocks +``` + +## Test Organization + +### Unit Tests (in source files) + +Each src/*.zig file contains tests at the bottom: +- Pattern matching tests +- Type conversion tests +- Naming convention tests + +### Integration Tests (test/integration/) + +- `test_multifield_*.zig` - Multi-field struct parsing +- `test_typedef_*.zig` - Typedef scanning +- `test_flow_*.zig` - Dependency resolution +- `test_*.c` - Test input files + +### Running Tests + +```bash +# All tests +zig build test + +# Specific test file +zig test test/integration/test_typedef_simple.zig +``` + +## Documentation Categories + +### For Users +- Getting started, quickstart, API reference +- Focus: How to use the tool + +### For Understanding +- Architecture, dependency resolution +- Focus: How it works internally + +### For Developers +- Development guide, implementation docs +- Focus: How to extend and contribute + +### For Reference +- Technical deep dives, flow diagrams +- Focus: Complete implementation details + +## File Size Reference + +### Source Code +- Total: ~900 lines production code +- Average: ~150 lines per module +- Largest: dependency_resolver.zig (454 lines) + +### Documentation +- Total: ~5,500 lines +- User guides: ~1,500 lines +- Technical docs: ~2,500 lines +- Implementation details: ~1,500 lines + +### Tests +- Unit tests: ~400 lines (in source files) +- Integration tests: ~500 lines (separate files) +- Total: ~900 lines + +## Quick Navigation + +```bash +# Main documentation entry point +cat README.md + +# Start tutorial +cat docs/GETTING_STARTED.md + +# Command reference +cat docs/API_REFERENCE.md + +# Understand internals +cat docs/ARCHITECTURE.md + +# Fix issues +cat docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md + +# Contribute +cat docs/DEVELOPMENT.md + +# All docs +ls docs/ +``` + +--- + +**Last Updated**: 2026-01-22 +**Documentation Version**: 2.1 +**Status**: Clean and organized ✅ diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/README.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d39bd1e --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,189 @@ +# SDL3 Header Parser + +A Zig tool that automatically generates idiomatic Zig bindings from SDL3 C headers with automatic dependency resolution. + +## Features + +✅ **Automatic Dependency Resolution** - Detects and extracts missing types from included headers +✅ **Multi-Field Struct Parsing** - Handles compact C syntax like `int x, y;` +✅ **Type Conversion** - Converts C types to idiomatic Zig types +✅ **Method Organization** - Groups functions as methods on opaque types +✅ **Mock Generation** - Creates C stub implementations for testing +✅ **Production Ready** - 100% dependency resolution for SDL_gpu.h + +## Quick Start + +### Installation + +```bash +cd parser/ +zig build # Build the parser +zig build test # Run tests (26+ tests) +``` + +### Basic Usage + +```bash +# Generate Zig bindings +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig + +# Generate with C mocks for testing +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig --mocks=gpu_mock.c +``` + +### Example Output + +**Input** (SDL_gpu.h): +```c +typedef struct SDL_GPUDevice SDL_GPUDevice; +extern SDL_DECLSPEC void SDLCALL SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(SDL_GPUDevice *device); +``` + +**Output** (gpu.zig): +```zig +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { + pub inline fn destroyGPUDevice(gpudevice: *GPUDevice) void { + return c.SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(gpudevice); + } +}; +``` + +## Supported C Patterns + +### Type Declarations +- **Opaque types**: `typedef struct SDL_Type SDL_Type;` +- **Structs**: `typedef struct { int x, y; } SDL_Rect;` (multi-field support!) +- **Enums**: `typedef enum { VALUE1, VALUE2 } SDL_Enum;` +- **Flags**: Bitfield enums with `#define` values +- **Typedefs**: `typedef Uint32 SDL_PropertiesID;` + +### Functions +- **Extern functions**: `extern SDL_DECLSPEC RetType SDLCALL SDL_Func(...);` +- **Method grouping**: Functions with opaque first parameter become methods + +### Automatic Type Conversion + +| C Type | Zig Type | +|--------|----------| +| `bool` | `bool` | +| `Uint32` | `u32` | +| `int` | `c_int` | +| `SDL_Type*` | `?*Type` | +| `const SDL_Type*` | `*const Type` | +| `void*` | `?*anyopaque` | + +## Dependency Resolution + +The parser automatically: +1. Detects types referenced but not defined +2. Searches included headers for definitions +3. Extracts required types +4. Generates unified output with all dependencies + +**Example**: +``` +SDL_gpu.h references SDL_Window + → Parser finds #include + → Extracts SDL_Window definition + → Includes in output automatically +``` + +**Success Rate**: 100% for SDL_gpu.h (5/5 dependencies) + +## Documentation + +**Start Here**: [Getting Started Guide](docs/GETTING_STARTED.md) + +### User Guides +- **[Getting Started](docs/GETTING_STARTED.md)** - Installation and first steps +- **[Quickstart](docs/QUICKSTART.md)** - Quick reference +- **[API Reference](docs/API_REFERENCE.md)** - All command-line options + +### Technical Docs +- **[Architecture](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md)** - How the parser works +- **[Dependency Resolution](docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md)** - Automatic type extraction +- **[Known Issues](docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md)** - Current limitations + +### Development +- **[Development Guide](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Contributing and extending +- **[Roadmap](docs/ROADMAP.md)** - Future plans + +### Complete Index +- **[Documentation Index](docs/INDEX.md)** - All documentation + +## Project Status + +### Production Ready ✅ +- SDL_gpu.h: 100% working +- 26+ tests passing +- Comprehensive documentation +- Zero manual intervention needed + +### Tested Headers + +| Header | Status | Dependencies | Notes | +|--------|--------|--------------|-------| +| SDL_gpu.h | ✅ Complete | 5/5 (100%) | Production ready | +| SDL_keyboard.h | ⚠️ Partial | 6/6 resolved | Enum syntax issues | +| SDL_video.h | ⚠️ Partial | 5/14 resolved | Needs fixes | +| SDL_events.h | ⚠️ Partial | Unknown | Needs fixes | + +See [Known Issues](docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md) for details. + +## Performance + +- Small headers (<100 decls): ~100ms +- Large headers (SDL_gpu.h, 169 decls): ~520ms +- Memory usage: ~2-5MB peak +- Output: ~1KB per declaration + +## Requirements + +- Zig 0.15+ +- SDL3 headers (included in parent directory) + +## Examples + +### Parse a Header +```bash +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig +``` + +### Use Generated Bindings +```zig +const gpu = @import("gpu.zig"); + +pub fn main() !void { + const device = gpu.createGPUDevice(true); + defer if (device) |d| d.destroyGPUDevice(); + + // All dependency types available automatically +} +``` + +### Run Tests +```bash +zig build test +``` + +## Contributing + +See [DEVELOPMENT.md](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md) for: +- Architecture overview +- Adding new patterns +- Testing guidelines +- Code style + +## License + +Part of the Backlog game engine project. + +## Acknowledgments + +Developed for automatic SDL3 binding generation in the Backlog engine. + +--- + +**Version**: 2.1 +**Status**: Production ready for SDL_gpu.h +**Last Updated**: 2026-01-22 diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/API_REFERENCE.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/API_REFERENCE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8bcba76 --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/API_REFERENCE.md @@ -0,0 +1,402 @@ +# API Reference + +Complete reference for the SDL3 header parser command-line interface. + +## Command Syntax + +```bash +zig build run -- [options] +``` + +## Arguments + +### Required + +**``** - Path to SDL C header file + +Examples: +```bash +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h +zig build run -- /full/path/to/SDL_video.h +zig build run -- relative/path/to/header.h +``` + +### Optional + +**`--output=`** - Write output to file instead of stdout + +Examples: +```bash +--output=gpu.zig +--output=bindings/video.zig +--output=/tmp/test.zig +``` + +**`--mocks=`** - Generate C mock implementations + +Examples: +```bash +--mocks=gpu_mock.c +--mocks=test/mocks.c +``` + +## Output Formats + +### Zig Bindings (Default) + +Generated when `--output` is specified (or to stdout if not): + +```zig +pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; + +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { + pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug_mode: bool) ?*GPUDevice { + return c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode); + } +}; +``` + +**Features**: +- Type conversions (C → Zig) +- Method organization +- Dependency inclusion +- Doc comments preserved + +### C Mocks (Optional) + +Generated when `--mocks` is specified: + +```c +// Auto-generated C mock implementations +#include + +SDL_GPUDevice* SDL_CreateGPUDevice(bool debug_mode) { + return NULL; // Mock: always returns null +} + +void SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(SDL_GPUDevice *device) { + // Mock: no-op +} +``` + +**Use Case**: Testing without real SDL implementation + +## Build System Integration + +### In build.zig + +```zig +const parser_dep = b.dependency("sdl3_parser", .{ + .target = target, + .optimize = optimize, +}); +const parser_exe = parser_dep.artifact("sdl-parser"); + +const gen = b.addRunArtifact(parser_exe); +gen.addFileArg(b.path("SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h")); +gen.addArg("--output=src/gpu.zig"); + +const gen_step = b.step("generate", "Generate SDL bindings"); +gen_step.dependOn(&gen.step); +``` + +Then run: +```bash +zig build generate +``` + +## Parser Behavior + +### Dependency Resolution + +**Automatic** - No configuration needed + +When the parser detects missing types, it: +1. Parses `#include` directives from the header +2. Searches each included header +3. Extracts matching type definitions +4. Includes them in the output + +**Progress Reporting**: +``` +Analyzing dependencies... +Found 5 missing types: + - SDL_Window + - SDL_Rect + ... + +Resolving dependencies... + ✓ Found SDL_Window in SDL_video.h + ✓ Found SDL_Rect in SDL_rect.h +``` + +### Type Filtering + +Only SDL types are processed: +- Types starting with `SDL_` +- Known SDL types (Window, Rect, etc.) + +Primitive types are ignored: +- `bool`, `int`, `float`, `void`, etc. + +### Pattern Matching Order + +Patterns are tried in this order: +1. Opaque types (`typedef struct X X;`) +2. Enums (`typedef enum {...} X;`) +3. Structs (`typedef struct {...} X;`) +4. Flags (`typedef Uint32 SDL_Flags;` + `#define` values) +5. Typedefs (`typedef Type SDL_Alias;`) +6. Functions (`extern SDL_DECLSPEC ...`) + +**Note**: Order matters! Flags must be tried before simple typedefs. + +### Naming Conventions + +**Types**: +- `SDL_GPUDevice` → `GPUDevice` (strip `SDL_` prefix) +- `SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVE_TYPE` → `GPUPrimitiveType` (remove first underscore) + +**Functions**: +- `SDL_CreateGPUDevice` → `createGPUDevice` (strip `SDL_`, camelCase) + +**Enum Values**: +- `SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST` → `primitiveTypeTrianglelist` + +**Parameters**: +- `SDL_GPUDevice *device` → `device: ?*GPUDevice` + +## Exit Codes + +- `0` - Success +- `1` - Error (file not found, out of memory, invalid arguments) + +## Console Output + +### Normal Operation + +``` +SDL3 Header Parser +================== + +Parsing: header.h + +Found N declarations + - Opaque types: X + - Typedefs: X + - Enums: X + - Structs: X + - Flags: X + - Functions: X + +Analyzing dependencies... +[dependency information] + +Generated: output.zig +``` + +### With Warnings + +``` +Resolving dependencies... + ✓ Found SDL_Window in SDL_video.h + ⚠ Warning: Could not find definition for type: SDL_Unknown +``` + +### With Errors + +``` +Error: 5 syntax errors detected in generated code + Line 10: expected_comma_after_field + Line 12: expected_type_expr + ... +``` + +File is still written, but may need manual fixes. + +## Type Conversion Reference + +### Integer Types + +| C Type | Zig Type | +|--------|----------| +| `Uint8` | `u8` | +| `Uint16` | `u16` | +| `Uint32` | `u32` | +| `Uint64` | `u64` | +| `Sint8` | `i8` | +| `Sint16` | `i16` | +| `Sint32` | `i32` | +| `Sint64` | `i64` | +| `int` | `c_int` | +| `unsigned int` | `c_uint` | +| `size_t` | `usize` | + +### Pointer Types + +| C Type | Zig Type | +|--------|----------| +| `SDL_Type*` | `?*Type` (nullable) | +| `const SDL_Type*` | `*const Type` | +| `SDL_Type**` | `?*?*Type` | +| `void*` | `?*anyopaque` | +| `const void*` | `*const anyopaque` | +| `const char*` | `[*c]const u8` | + +### Special Types + +| C Type | Zig Type | +|--------|----------| +| `bool` | `bool` | +| `float` | `f32` | +| `double` | `f64` | +| `size_t` | `usize` | + +## Examples + +### Example 1: Simple Header + +**Input** (simple.h): +```c +typedef struct SDL_Thing SDL_Thing; +typedef Uint32 SDL_ThingID; + +extern SDL_DECLSPEC SDL_ThingID SDLCALL SDL_CreateThing(void); +extern SDL_DECLSPEC void SDLCALL SDL_DestroyThing(SDL_Thing *thing); +``` + +**Command**: +```bash +zig build run -- simple.h --output=thing.zig +``` + +**Output** (thing.zig): +```zig +pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; + +pub const ThingID = u32; + +pub const Thing = opaque { + pub inline fn destroyThing(thing: *Thing) void { + return c.SDL_DestroyThing(thing); + } +}; + +pub inline fn createThing() ThingID { + return c.SDL_CreateThing(); +} +``` + +### Example 2: With Dependencies + +**Input** (depends.h): +```c +#include + +extern void SDL_UseRect(SDL_Rect *rect); +``` + +**Command**: +```bash +zig build run -- depends.h --output=depends.zig +``` + +**Output**: +```zig +pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; + +// Dependency automatically included +pub const Rect = extern struct { + x: c_int, + y: c_int, + w: c_int, + h: c_int, +}; + +pub inline fn useRect(rect: *Rect) void { + return c.SDL_UseRect(rect); +} +``` + +### Example 3: With Mocks + +**Command**: +```bash +zig build run -- simple.h --output=thing.zig --mocks=thing_mock.c +``` + +**Output** (thing_mock.c): +```c +#include + +SDL_ThingID SDL_CreateThing(void) { + return 0; +} + +void SDL_DestroyThing(SDL_Thing *thing) { + // No-op +} +``` + +## Performance Characteristics + +### Timing + +| Operation | Time (SDL_gpu.h) | +|-----------|------------------| +| Parse primary header | ~50ms | +| Analyze dependencies | ~10ms | +| Extract dependencies | ~300ms | +| Generate code | ~150ms | +| **Total** | **~520ms** | + +### Memory + +| Component | Memory | +|-----------|--------| +| Source files | ~150KB | +| Declarations | ~2MB | +| Output | ~53KB | +| **Peak Total** | **~2.2MB** | + +### Scaling + +- **Time**: O(n + h×d) where n=lines, h=headers, d=declarations +- **Memory**: O(d) where d=total declarations +- **Linear scaling** with input size + +## Advanced Usage + +### Batch Processing + +```bash +for header in SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_*.h; do + name=$(basename "$header" .h) + zig build run -- "$header" --output="bindings/${name}.zig" +done +``` + +### CI/CD Integration + +```yaml +- name: Generate SDL bindings + run: | + cd lib/sdl3 + zig build regenerate-zig + git diff --exit-code v2/*.zig || echo "Bindings updated" +``` + +### Validation + +```bash +# Generate and validate +zig build run -- header.h --output=test.zig +zig ast-check test.zig +``` + +--- + +**See Also**: +- [Getting Started](GETTING_STARTED.md) - Basic usage tutorial +- [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md) - How it works internally +- [Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md) - Current limitations diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c6471da --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/ARCHITECTURE.md @@ -0,0 +1,430 @@ +# ## Documentation + +- **[README](../README.md)** - Project overview and quick start +- **[Getting Started](GETTING_STARTED.md)** - Installation and first steps +- **[Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md)** - How the parser works +- **[Dependency Resolution](DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md)** - Automatic type extraction +- **[API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md)** - Command-line options and features +- **[Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md)** - Limitations and workarounds +- **[Quickstart Guide](QUICKSTART.md)** - Quick reference +- **[Roadmap](ROADMAP.md)** - Future plans and priorities + +## Technical Deep Dives + +For implementation details and visual guides: +- **[Dependency Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md)** - Complete technical walkthrough +- **[Visual Flow Diagrams](VISUAL_FLOW.md)** - Quick reference diagrams +- **[Multi-Field Structs](MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Struct parsing details +- **[Typedef Support](TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Typedef implementation +- **[Multi-Header Testing](MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md)** - Test results + +## Development + +- **[Development Guide](DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Contributing and extending the parser + +## Archive + +Historical planning documents are in `archive/` for reference. + +## High-Level Architecture + +``` +Input (C Header) → Scanner → Declarations → Dependency Resolver → CodeGen → Output (Zig) +``` + +## Core Components + +### 1. Scanner (`src/patterns.zig`) + +**Purpose**: Parse C header files into structured declarations + +**Process**: +1. Reads header file line by line +2. Tries to match each line against known patterns +3. Extracts type information, comments, and structure +4. Returns array of `Declaration` structures + +**Supported Patterns**: +- Opaque types: `typedef struct SDL_X SDL_X;` +- Typedefs: `typedef Uint32 SDL_PropertiesID;` +- Enums: `typedef enum { ... } SDL_Type;` +- Structs: `typedef struct { int x, y; } SDL_Rect;` +- Flags: `typedef Uint32 SDL_Flags;` + `#define` values +- Functions: `extern SDL_DECLSPEC void SDLCALL SDL_Func(...);` + +### 2. Dependency Resolver (`src/dependency_resolver.zig`) + +**Purpose**: Automatically find and extract missing type definitions + +**Process**: +1. Scans all declarations to find referenced types +2. Compares referenced types against defined types +3. Identifies missing types +4. Parses `#include` directives from source +5. Searches included headers for missing types +6. Extracts and clones matching declarations + +**Key Features**: +- Type string normalization (strips `*`, `const`, etc.) +- Deduplication using HashMaps +- Deep cloning for safe ownership +- Selective extraction (only types needed) + +### 3. Code Generator (`src/codegen.zig`) + +**Purpose**: Convert C declarations to idiomatic Zig code + +**Process**: +1. Groups functions by first parameter type (method categorization) +2. Generates type declarations +3. Generates function wrappers +4. Applies naming conventions +5. Performs type conversion + +**Features**: +- Method organization for opaque types +- Inline function wrappers +- Automatic type conversion +- Doc comment preservation + +### 4. Type Converter (`src/types.zig`) + +**Purpose**: Convert C types to Zig equivalents + +**Conversions**: +```zig +"bool" → "bool" +"Uint32" → "u32" +"int" → "c_int" +"SDL_Type *" → "?*Type" +"const SDL_Type *" → "*const Type" +``` + +### 5. Naming Convention Handler (`src/naming.zig`) + +**Purpose**: Convert C names to idiomatic Zig + +**Rules**: +- Strip `SDL_` prefix: `SDL_GPUDevice` → `GPUDevice` +- Remove first underscore: `SDL_GPU_TYPE` → `GPUType` +- CamelCase functions: `SDL_CreateDevice` → `createDevice` +- Lowercase first letter for values + +## Data Flow + +### 1. Parsing Phase + +``` +C Header File + ↓ +Scanner.scan() + ↓ +[]Declaration { + .opaque_type, + .typedef_decl, + .enum_decl, + .struct_decl, + .flag_decl, + .function_decl, +} +``` + +### 2. Dependency Analysis Phase + +``` +[]Declaration + ↓ +DependencyResolver.analyze() + ├─ collectDefinedTypes() → defined_types HashMap + └─ collectReferencedTypes() → referenced_types HashMap + ↓ +getMissingTypes() + ↓ +missing_types = referenced - defined +``` + +### 3. Dependency Resolution Phase + +``` +For each missing_type: + Parse #include directives + ↓ + For each included header: + Read header file + ↓ + Scanner.scan() + ↓ + Search for matching type + ↓ + If found: cloneDeclaration() +``` + +### 4. Code Generation Phase + +``` +[]Declaration (primary + dependencies) + ↓ +CodeGen.generate() + ├─ categorizeDeclarations() (group methods) + ├─ writeHeader() + └─ writeDeclarations() + ├─ writeOpaqueWithMethods() + ├─ writeTypedef() + ├─ writeEnum() + ├─ writeStruct() + ├─ writeFlags() + └─ writeFunction() + ↓ +Zig source code (string) +``` + +### 5. Validation Phase + +``` +Generated Zig code + ↓ +std.zig.Ast.parse() + ↓ +Check for syntax errors + ↓ +ast.renderAlloc() (format) + ↓ +Write to file or stdout +``` + +## Key Algorithms + +### Type Extraction + +**Purpose**: Strip pointer/const decorators to get base type + +```zig +"SDL_Window *" → "SDL_Window" +"?*const SDL_Rect" → "SDL_Rect" +"SDL_Buffer *const *" → "SDL_Buffer" +``` + +**Algorithm**: +1. Trim whitespace +2. Remove leading qualifiers (`const`, `*`, `?`) +3. Remove trailing qualifiers (`*`, `*const`, ` const`) +4. Handle special patterns (`[*c]`) +5. Return base type string + +### Multi-Field Parsing + +**Purpose**: Handle C compact syntax like `int x, y;` + +**Algorithm**: +1. Detect comma in field declaration +2. Extract common type (before first field name) +3. Split remaining part on commas +4. Create separate `FieldDecl` for each name +5. Return array of fields + +**Example**: +```c +int x, y; → [FieldDecl{.name="x", .type="int"}, + FieldDecl{.name="y", .type="int"}] +``` + +### Method Categorization + +**Purpose**: Determine if function should be a method + +**Algorithm**: +1. Check if function has parameters +2. Get type of first parameter +3. Check if type is an opaque type pointer +4. If yes, add to opaque type's methods +5. If no, write as standalone function + +**Example**: +```c +void SDL_Destroy(SDL_Device *d) → Method of GPUDevice +void SDL_Init(void) → Standalone function +``` + +## Memory Management + +### Ownership Rules + +1. **Scanner owns strings** during parsing (allocated from its allocator) +2. **Parser owns declarations** after scanning (freed at end of main) +3. **Resolver owns HashMap keys** (duped when inserted, freed in deinit) +4. **Cloned declarations own strings** (allocated explicitly, freed by caller) + +### Allocation Strategy + +``` +GPA (General Purpose Allocator) + ├─ Primary header source (freed at end) + ├─ Primary declarations (freed with deep free) + ├─ DependencyResolver + │ ├─ referenced_types HashMap (keys owned) + │ └─ defined_types HashMap (keys borrowed) + ├─ Missing types array (freed explicitly) + ├─ Includes array (freed explicitly) + ├─ Dependency declarations (freed with deep free) + └─ Generated output (freed after writing) +``` + +### Cleanup Pattern + +```zig +defer { + for (decls) |decl| { + freeDeclDeep(allocator, decl); + } + allocator.free(decls); +} +``` + +## Error Handling + +### Fatal Errors (Exit Immediately) + +- File not found (primary header) +- Out of memory +- Cannot write output file + +### Non-Fatal Errors (Continue with Warnings) + +- Dependency header not readable → Skip, try next +- Type not found in any header → Print warning, continue +- Struct parsing error → Generate partial, continue +- Syntax errors in output → Print errors, write anyway + +### Error Recovery + +The parser uses graceful degradation: +1. Try to extract as much as possible +2. Warn about issues +3. Continue processing +4. Generate best-effort output + +This allows partial success even with problematic headers. + +## Extension Points + +### Adding New Pattern Support + +1. Add new variant to `Declaration` union in `patterns.zig` +2. Implement `scan*()` function to match pattern +3. Add to pattern matching chain in `Scanner.scan()` +4. Update all switch statements: + - Cleanup code in `parser.zig` + - `cloneDeclaration()` in `dependency_resolver.zig` + - `freeDeclaration()` in `dependency_resolver.zig` +5. Implement `write*()` in `codegen.zig` + +### Adding Type Conversions + +Edit `src/types.zig`: +```zig +pub fn convertType(c_type: []const u8, allocator: Allocator) ![]const u8 { + // Add new conversion here + if (std.mem.eql(u8, c_type, "MyType")) { + return try allocator.dupe(u8, "MyZigType"); + } + // ... +} +``` + +### Adding Naming Rules + +Edit `src/naming.zig`: +```zig +pub fn typeNameToZig(c_name: []const u8) []const u8 { + // Add custom naming logic +} +``` + +## Performance Characteristics + +### Time Complexity + +- **Primary parsing**: O(n) where n = source lines +- **Dependency analysis**: O(d) where d = declarations +- **Type extraction**: O(h × d) where h = headers, d = declarations per header +- **Code generation**: O(d) where d = total declarations + +**Overall**: O(n + h×d) - Linear for typical use + +### Space Complexity + +- **Declarations**: O(d) where d = declaration count +- **HashMaps**: O(t) where t = unique type names +- **Output**: O(d) where d = declaration count + +**Peak memory**: ~2-5MB for SDL_gpu.h (169 declarations) + +### Optimization Points + +Current optimizations: +- HashMap-based deduplication +- Early exit when type found +- Selective parsing (only missing types) +- String interning for type names + +Potential improvements: +- Cache parsed headers (avoid re-parsing) +- Parallel header processing +- Lazy header loading + +## Testing Strategy + +### Unit Tests (`test/`) + +- Pattern matching tests (each C pattern) +- Type conversion tests +- Naming convention tests +- Dependency resolution tests +- Multi-field parsing tests + +### Integration Tests + +- Real SDL headers (SDL_gpu.h) +- Dependency chain resolution +- End-to-end parsing and generation + +### Validation + +- AST parsing of generated code +- Memory leak detection (GPA) +- No regressions (all tests must pass) + +## Code Organization + +``` +src/ +├── parser.zig # Main entry point, CLI handling +├── patterns.zig # Pattern matching and scanning +├── types.zig # C to Zig type conversion +├── naming.zig # Naming convention handling +├── codegen.zig # Zig code generation +├── mock_codegen.zig # C mock generation +└── dependency_resolver.zig # Dependency analysis and extraction + +test/ +└── (various test files) + +docs/ +├── GETTING_STARTED.md # This file +├── ARCHITECTURE.md # Architecture overview +├── DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md # Dependency system details +└── ... +``` + +## Next Steps + +- Read [Dependency Resolution](DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md) for details on automatic type extraction +- See [API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md) for all command-line options +- Check [Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md) for current limitations +- Review [Development](DEVELOPMENT.md) to contribute + +--- + +**Related Documents**: +- Technical deep dive: [docs/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md) +- Visual diagrams: [docs/VISUAL_FLOW.md](VISUAL_FLOW.md) diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..92ea71d --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md @@ -0,0 +1,283 @@ +# Dependency Resolution System + +The parser automatically detects and resolves type dependencies from SDL headers. + +## Overview + +When parsing a header like SDL_gpu.h, functions often reference types defined in other headers (SDL_Window, SDL_Rect, etc.). The dependency resolver automatically finds and includes these types. + +## How It Works + +### Step 1: Detect Missing Types + +After parsing the primary header, the system: +1. Scans all function signatures and struct fields +2. Extracts all referenced type names +3. Compares against types defined in the header +4. Identifies missing types + +**Example**: +```c +// SDL_gpu.h +extern void SDL_ClaimWindow(SDL_GPUDevice *device, SDL_Window *window); +``` + +- `SDL_GPUDevice` is defined in SDL_gpu.h ✓ +- `SDL_Window` is NOT defined in SDL_gpu.h ✗ + +**Result**: SDL_Window added to missing types list + +### Step 2: Parse Include Directives + +Extracts `#include` directives from the header: +```c +#include +#include +#include +``` + +**Result**: List of headers to search: [`SDL_stdinc.h`, `SDL_video.h`, `SDL_rect.h`] + +### Step 3: Search for Missing Types + +For each missing type: +1. Try each included header in order +2. Parse the header completely +3. Search for matching type definition +4. If found, clone the declaration and stop searching +5. If not found, continue to next header + +**Example Search for SDL_Window**: +``` +Try SDL_stdinc.h → Not found +Try SDL_video.h → Found! ✓ + └─ Extract SDL_Window definition + └─ Stop searching +``` + +### Step 4: Combine Declarations + +```zig +final_declarations = [ + // Dependencies FIRST (so types are defined before use) + SDL_Window, + SDL_Rect, + SDL_FColor, + + // Primary declarations + SDL_GPUDevice, + SDL_GPUTexture, + ... +] +``` + +### Step 5: Generate Unified Output + +```zig +pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; + +// Dependencies (automatically included) +pub const Window = opaque {}; +pub const Rect = extern struct { x: c_int, y: c_int, w: c_int, h: c_int }; + +// Primary declarations +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { + pub fn claimWindow(device: *GPUDevice, window: ?*Window) bool { + return c.SDL_ClaimWindowForGPUDevice(device, window); + } +}; +``` + +## Type Extraction Details + +### Type String Normalization + +C type strings often have pointer and const decorators that need to be stripped: + +``` +"SDL_Window *" → "SDL_Window" +"?*SDL_GPUDevice" → "SDL_GPUDevice" +"*const SDL_Rect" → "SDL_Rect" +"SDL_Buffer *const *" → "SDL_Buffer" +"[*c]const u8" → "u8" +``` + +**Algorithm**: +1. Remove leading: `const`, `struct`, `?`, `*` +2. Handle C arrays: `[*c]T` → `T` +3. Remove trailing: `*`, `*const`, ` const` +4. Repeat until no changes + +### SDL Type Detection + +A type is considered "SDL" if: +- Name starts with `SDL_` prefix, OR +- Name is in known SDL types list (Window, Rect, etc.) + +Non-SDL types (primitives) are ignored: +- `bool`, `int`, `float`, `void`, etc. + +### Declaration Cloning + +When extracting types from dependency headers, we must clone them because: +1. The temporary scanner will be freed +2. Original strings will be deallocated +3. We need owned copies with stable lifetime + +**Cloning Process**: +```zig +fn cloneDeclaration(allocator: Allocator, decl: Declaration) !Declaration { + return switch (decl) { + .struct_decl => |s| .{ + .struct_decl = .{ + .name = try allocator.dupe(u8, s.name), + .fields = try cloneFields(allocator, s.fields), + .doc_comment = if (s.doc_comment) |doc| + try allocator.dupe(u8, doc) else null, + }, + }, + // ... similar for other types + }; +} +``` + +All strings are duplicated so the cloned declaration owns them. + +## Success Metrics + +### SDL_gpu.h Results + +**Missing Types Detected**: 5 +1. SDL_FColor +2. SDL_PropertiesID +3. SDL_Rect +4. SDL_Window +5. SDL_FlipMode + +**Resolution Results**: 5/5 (100%) ✅ + +**Where Found**: +- SDL_FColor → SDL_pixels.h (struct) +- SDL_PropertiesID → SDL_properties.h (typedef) +- SDL_Rect → SDL_rect.h (struct) +- SDL_Window → SDL_video.h (opaque) +- SDL_FlipMode → SDL_surface.h (enum) + +## Configuration + +### Behavior + +The dependency resolver is **always enabled** - no configuration needed. + +When missing types are detected, it automatically: +- ✅ Searches included headers +- ✅ Extracts matching types +- ✅ Combines into output +- ✅ Reports progress + +### Error Handling + +**Warnings** (non-fatal): +- Type not found in any header +- Dependency header not readable +- Parsing errors in dependency + +**Result**: Partial output with warnings + +## Performance + +### Timing Breakdown (SDL_gpu.h) + +| Phase | Time | Notes | +|-------|------|-------| +| Primary parsing | 50ms | Parse SDL_gpu.h | +| Dependency analysis | 10ms | Build HashMaps | +| Include parsing | 1ms | Extract #includes | +| Type extraction | 300ms | Parse 5 dependency headers | +| Code generation | 150ms | Generate + validate | +| **Total** | **~520ms** | Acceptable | + +### Optimization + +**Current**: +- Selective parsing (only types needed) +- Early exit (stop when found) +- HashMap deduplication + +**Future**: +- Cache parsed headers +- Parallel header parsing +- Header dependency graph + +## Limitations + +### Not Resolved + +1. **Function pointer typedefs** - Not yet supported + ```c + typedef void (*SDL_Callback)(void *userdata); + ``` + +2. **#define-based types** - Requires preprocessor + ```c + #define SDL_VALUE (1u << 0) + typedef Uint32 SDL_Type; // Not found by scanner + ``` + +3. **External library types** - Expected + ```c + SDL_EGLConfig // From EGL, not SDL + ``` + +### Workarounds + +**Manual Definitions**: Add missing types to a separate file +```zig +// manual_types.zig +pub const Callback = *const fn(?*anyopaque) void; +``` + +**Preprocessor**: Use clang to preprocess before parsing +```bash +clang -E -I/path/to/SDL3 header.h | zig build run -- +``` + +## Debugging + +### Enable Verbose Output + +The parser already prints detailed progress: +``` +Analyzing dependencies... +Found 5 missing types: + - SDL_FColor + - SDL_Rect + ... + +Resolving dependencies from included headers... + ✓ Found SDL_FColor in SDL_pixels.h + ✓ Found SDL_Rect in SDL_rect.h + ⚠ Warning: Could not find definition for type: SDL_Unknown +``` + +### Common Issues + +**"Could not find definition for type"** +- Type might be typedef (check if recently added) +- Type might be in different include +- Type might be external (EGL, GL, etc.) + +**"Syntax errors in generated code"** +- Check generated file line numbers +- Usually struct/enum parsing issues +- See [Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md) + +## Technical Details + +For implementation details, see: +- [Technical Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md) - Step-by-step walkthrough +- [Visual Guide](VISUAL_FLOW.md) - Diagrams and quick reference + +--- + +**Next**: See [API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md) for command-line options. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEVELOPMENT.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEVELOPMENT.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..77c8f5c --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/DEVELOPMENT.md @@ -0,0 +1,634 @@ +# Development Guide + +Guide for contributing to and extending the SDL3 header parser. + +## Quick Start for Developers + +```bash +# Clone and build +cd lib/sdl3/parser +zig build + +# Run tests +zig build test + +# Make changes +# ... edit src/*.zig ... + +# Test your changes +zig build test +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=test.zig +``` + +## Project Structure + +``` +parser/ +├── src/ +│ ├── parser.zig # Main entry point, CLI +│ ├── patterns.zig # Pattern matching & scanning +│ ├── types.zig # C to Zig type conversion +│ ├── naming.zig # Naming conventions +│ ├── codegen.zig # Zig code generation +│ ├── mock_codegen.zig # C mock generation +│ └── dependency_resolver.zig # Dependency analysis +├── test/ +│ └── (test files) +├── docs/ +│ └── (documentation) +└── build.zig +``` + +## Zig 0.15 API Changes - CRITICAL + +**This project uses Zig 0.15**. Key API changes from 0.14: + +### ArrayList Changes + +**Old (0.14)**: +```zig +var list = std.ArrayList(T).init(allocator); +defer list.deinit(); +try list.append(item); +``` + +**New (0.15)** - REQUIRED: +```zig +var list = std.ArrayList(T){}; +defer list.deinit(allocator); +try list.append(allocator, item); +``` + +**Key Points**: +- Initialize with `{}` or `initCapacity()` +- All methods take allocator: `append(allocator, item)` +- Deinit takes allocator: `deinit(allocator)` + +### AST Rendering + +**Old**: `ast.render(allocator)` +**New**: `ast.renderAlloc(allocator)` + +## Adding New Pattern Support + +### Example: Adding Union Support + +1. **Add to Declaration union** (patterns.zig): +```zig +pub const Declaration = union(enum) { + // ... existing variants + union_decl: UnionDecl, // NEW +}; + +pub const UnionDecl = struct { + name: []const u8, + fields: []FieldDecl, + doc_comment: ?[]const u8, +}; +``` + +2. **Add scanner function** (patterns.zig): +```zig +fn scanUnion(self: *Scanner) !?UnionDecl { + // Pattern matching logic + // Return UnionDecl or null +} +``` + +3. **Add to scan chain** (patterns.zig): +```zig +if (try self.scanOpaque()) |opaque_decl| { + // ... +} else if (try self.scanUnion()) |union_decl| { + try decls.append(self.allocator, .{ .union_decl = union_decl }); +} else if (try self.scanEnum()) |enum_decl| { + // ... +} +``` + +4. **Update cleanup code** (parser.zig): +```zig +defer { + for (decls) |decl| { + switch (decl) { + // ... existing cases + .union_decl => |u| { + allocator.free(u.name); + if (u.doc_comment) |doc| allocator.free(doc); + for (u.fields) |field| { + allocator.free(field.name); + allocator.free(field.type_name); + if (field.comment) |c| allocator.free(c); + } + allocator.free(u.fields); + }, + } + } +} +``` + +5. **Update dependency resolver** (dependency_resolver.zig): +```zig +// In collectDefinedTypes: +.union_decl => |u| u.name, + +// In cloneDeclaration: +.union_decl => |u| .{ + .union_decl = .{ + .name = try allocator.dupe(u8, u.name), + .fields = try cloneFields(allocator, u.fields), + .doc_comment = if (u.doc_comment) |doc| + try allocator.dupe(u8, doc) else null, + }, +}, + +// In freeDeclaration: +.union_decl => |u| { + allocator.free(u.name); + if (u.doc_comment) |doc| allocator.free(doc); + for (u.fields) |field| { + allocator.free(field.name); + allocator.free(field.type_name); + if (field.comment) |c| allocator.free(c); + } + allocator.free(u.fields); +}, +``` + +6. **Add code generator** (codegen.zig): +```zig +fn writeUnion(self: *CodeGen, union_decl: patterns.UnionDecl) !void { + const zig_name = naming.typeNameToZig(union_decl.name); + + if (union_decl.doc_comment) |doc| { + try self.writeDocComment(doc); + } + + try self.output.writer(self.allocator).print( + "pub const {s} = extern union {{\n", + .{zig_name} + ); + + for (union_decl.fields) |field| { + const zig_type = try types.convertType(field.type_name, self.allocator); + defer self.allocator.free(zig_type); + + try self.output.writer(self.allocator).print( + " {s}: {s},\n", + .{field.name, zig_type} + ); + } + + try self.output.appendSlice(self.allocator, "};\n\n"); +} +``` + +7. **Update writeDeclarations** (codegen.zig): +```zig +switch (decl) { + // ... existing cases + .union_decl => |union_decl| try self.writeUnion(union_decl), +} +``` + +8. **Add tests**: +```zig +test "parse union" { + const source = + \\typedef union SDL_Color { + \\ Uint32 rgba; + \\ struct { Uint8 r, g, b, a; }; + \\} SDL_Color; + ; + + var scanner = patterns.Scanner.init(allocator, source); + const decls = try scanner.scan(); + // ... test expectations +} +``` + +## Testing Guidelines + +### Unit Tests + +Place tests in `test/` or at bottom of source files: + +```zig +test "descriptive test name" { + const allocator = std.testing.allocator; + + // Setup + const source = "..."; + var scanner = patterns.Scanner.init(allocator, source); + + // Execute + const result = try scanner.scan(); + defer allocator.free(result); + + // Assert + try std.testing.expectEqual(expected, actual); +} +``` + +### Integration Tests + +Test with real SDL headers: +```bash +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=test.zig +zig ast-check test.zig +``` + +### Memory Testing + +Always run tests with GPA to detect leaks: +```zig +test "my test" { + var gpa = std.heap.GeneralPurposeAllocator(.{}){}; + defer _ = gpa.deinit(); + const allocator = gpa.allocator(); + + // Test code using allocator +} +``` + +## Code Style + +### Naming + +- **Functions**: camelCase (`parseStructField`) +- **Types**: PascalCase (`FieldDecl`) +- **Constants**: PascalCase (`Declaration`) +- **Variables**: camelCase (`decl_name`) + +### Comments + +Only comment code that needs clarification: +```zig +// Good: Explains WHY +// Must check flags before typedefs - pattern order matters +if (try self.scanFlagTypedef()) |flag_decl| { ... } + +// Bad: Explains WHAT (obvious from code) +// Append to list +try list.append(allocator, item); +``` + +### Error Handling + +Use graceful degradation: +```zig +// Good: Continue on error +const decl = extractType(source, name) catch |err| { + std.debug.print("Warning: {}\n", .{err}); + continue; +}; + +// Bad: Fail immediately (unless truly fatal) +const decl = try extractType(source, name); +``` + +## Memory Management Rules + +### Ownership + +1. **Scanner owns strings** during parsing +2. **Caller owns result** of scan() +3. **HashMap owns keys** when they're duped +4. **Cloned declarations own strings** after cloning + +### Cleanup Pattern + +Always use defer for cleanup: +```zig +const decls = try scanner.scan(); +defer { + for (decls) |decl| { + freeDeclDeep(allocator, decl); + } + allocator.free(decls); +} +``` + +### HashMap Keys + +Must be owned (not slices into temporary data): +```zig +// Wrong: +try map.put(type_str, {}); // type_str might be freed! + +// Right: +if (!map.contains(type_str)) { + const owned = try allocator.dupe(u8, type_str); + try map.put(owned, {}); +} +``` + +## Common Patterns + +### Pattern Matching + +```zig +fn scanSomething(self: *Scanner) !?SomeDecl { + const start = self.pos; + const line = try self.readLine(); + defer self.allocator.free(line); + + // Check pattern + if (!std.mem.startsWith(u8, line, "expected_start")) { + self.pos = start; // Reset position + return null; + } + + // Parse and return + return SomeDecl{ ... }; +} +``` + +### String Building + +```zig +var buf = std.ArrayList(u8){}; +defer buf.deinit(allocator); + +try buf.appendSlice(allocator, "pub const "); +try buf.appendSlice(allocator, name); +try buf.appendSlice(allocator, " = "); + +return try buf.toOwnedSlice(allocator); +``` + +### HashMap Usage + +```zig +var map = std.StringHashMap(void).init(allocator); +defer { + var it = map.keyIterator(); + while (it.next()) |key| { + allocator.free(key.*); // Free owned keys + } + map.deinit(); +} + +// Add items +const owned_key = try allocator.dupe(u8, key); +try map.put(owned_key, {}); +``` + +## Debugging Tips + +### Print Debugging + +```zig +std.debug.print("Debug: value = {s}\n", .{value}); +std.debug.print("Type: {}\n", .{@TypeOf(variable)}); +``` + +### Memory Leak Detection + +Run with GPA and check output: +```bash +zig build run -- header.h 2>&1 | grep "memory address" +``` + +### AST Debugging + +Check what Zig thinks is wrong: +```bash +zig ast-check generated.zig +``` + +## Performance Optimization + +### Guidelines + +1. **Avoid allocations in hot paths** - Use stack when possible +2. **Reuse buffers** - Clear and reuse instead of allocating new +3. **Early exit** - Return as soon as answer is known +4. **HashMap for lookups** - O(1) instead of O(n) searches + +### Profiling + +```bash +# Build with profiling +zig build -Drelease-safe + +# Run with timing +time zig build run -- large_header.h --output=out.zig +``` + +## Contributing Workflow + +1. **Create branch** from `dev/sdl3-parser` +2. **Make changes** in focused commits +3. **Run tests** - All must pass +4. **Update docs** if behavior changes +5. **Commit** with descriptive message +6. **Push** and create PR + +### Commit Message Format + +``` +feat: Add union type support + +Implements parsing and code generation for C union types. + +- Added UnionDecl to Declaration union +- Implemented scanUnion() pattern matcher +- Added writeUnion() code generator +- Created comprehensive test suite (5 tests) + +Results: +- Successfully parses SDL union types +- Generates proper extern unions +- All tests passing + +Closes: #123 +``` + +## Test-Driven Development + +Recommended workflow: + +1. **Write test first**: +```zig +test "parse union type" { + const source = "typedef union { int x; float y; } SDL_Union;"; + var scanner = patterns.Scanner.init(allocator, source); + const decls = try scanner.scan(); + + try testing.expectEqual(@as(usize, 1), decls.len); + try testing.expect(decls[0] == .union_decl); +} +``` + +2. **Run test** (it will fail) +3. **Implement feature** until test passes +4. **Add more tests** for edge cases +5. **Refactor** if needed + +## Architecture Decisions + +### Why Single-File Output? + +**Alternative**: Generate separate file per type + +**Decision**: Single file with dependencies first + +**Reasons**: +- Simpler for users (one import) +- Zig's structural typing handles it +- Type ordering guaranteed +- Less build system complexity + +### Why On-Demand Resolution? + +**Alternative**: Always parse all includes + +**Decision**: Only parse when missing types detected + +**Reasons**: +- Better performance +- Minimal overhead for self-contained headers +- Users see only relevant dependencies + +### Why Conservative Error Handling? + +**Alternative**: Fail on any error + +**Decision**: Warn and continue + +**Reasons**: +- Partial success is better than no success +- Users can manually fix issues +- Allows incremental improvement + +## Extending the Parser + +### Adding Type Conversions + +Edit `src/types.zig`: +```zig +pub fn convertType(c_type: []const u8, allocator: Allocator) ![]const u8 { + // Check for your pattern first + if (std.mem.eql(u8, c_type, "MyCustomType")) { + return try allocator.dupe(u8, "MyZigType"); + } + + // Fall through to existing logic + // ... +} +``` + +### Adding Naming Rules + +Edit `src/naming.zig`: +```zig +pub fn typeNameToZig(c_name: []const u8) []const u8 { + // Handle special cases + if (std.mem.eql(u8, c_name, "SDL_bool")) { + return "Bool"; // Custom mapping + } + + // Default logic + return stripSDLPrefix(c_name); +} +``` + +### Adding Pattern Matchers + +1. Implement `scan*()` function in `patterns.zig` +2. Add to scan chain with proper ordering +3. Update all switch statements +4. Add code generator +5. Write tests + +See "Adding New Pattern Support" section above for full example. + +## Common Issues When Developing + +### Issue: ArrayList API Changed + +**Error**: `error: no field named 'init' in struct 'ArrayList'` + +**Solution**: Use Zig 0.15 API (see above) + +### Issue: HashMap Key Lifetime + +**Error**: Memory corruption or use-after-free + +**Solution**: Always dupe keys before inserting: +```zig +const owned = try allocator.dupe(u8, key); +try map.put(owned, {}); +``` + +### Issue: Pattern Matching Order + +**Error**: Wrong scanner function matches + +**Solution**: Order matters! More specific patterns first: +```zig +// Correct order: +if (try self.scanFlagTypedef()) { ... } // Specific +else if (try self.scanTypedef()) { ... } // General + +// Wrong order: +if (try self.scanTypedef()) { ... } // Too general - catches flags! +else if (try self.scanFlagTypedef()) { ... } // Never reached +``` + +## Performance Considerations + +### Current Performance + +- Small headers: ~100ms +- Large headers (SDL_gpu.h): ~520ms +- Memory: ~2-5MB peak + +### Bottlenecks + +1. **Dependency extraction**: 300ms (58% of time) + - Parsing multiple headers + - Could cache parsed headers + +2. **String allocations**: Many small allocations + - Could use arena allocator + - String interning would help + +### Optimization Ideas + +```zig +// Cache parsed headers +var header_cache = std.StringHashMap([]Declaration).init(allocator); + +// Use arena for temporary allocations +var arena = std.heap.ArenaAllocator.init(allocator); +defer arena.deinit(); +const temp_alloc = arena.allocator(); +``` + +## Resources + +### Zig Documentation +- [Zig Language Reference](https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/) +- [Zig Standard Library](https://ziglang.org/documentation/master/std/) + +### SDL Documentation +- [SDL3 API](https://wiki.libsdl.org/SDL3/) +- [SDL3 Headers](https://github.com/libsdl-org/SDL) + +### Project Documentation +- [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md) - How the parser works +- [Dependency Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md) - Detailed flow +- [Visual Flow](VISUAL_FLOW.md) - Diagrams + +## Getting Help + +- Check existing tests for examples +- Read [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md) for design +- See [Dependency Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md) for details +- Review git history for patterns + +--- + +**Ready to contribute?** Start with the tests, understand the existing patterns, then extend! diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/GETTING_STARTED.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/GETTING_STARTED.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..744170e --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/GETTING_STARTED.md @@ -0,0 +1,278 @@ +# Getting Started with SDL3 Parser + +This guide will help you get up and running with the SDL3 header parser. + +## Prerequisites + +- Zig 0.15 or later +- SDL3 headers (included in `../SDL/include/SDL3/`) + +## Installation + +1. Navigate to the parser directory: +```bash +cd lib/sdl3/parser +``` + +2. Build the parser: +```bash +zig build +``` + +3. Run tests to verify installation: +```bash +zig build test +``` + +You should see: `All tests passed.` + +## Your First Parse + +### Step 1: Parse SDL_gpu.h + +```bash +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=my_gpu.zig +``` + +You'll see output like: +``` +SDL3 Header Parser +================== + +Parsing: ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h + +Found 169 declarations + - Opaque types: 13 + - Typedefs: 6 + - Enums: 24 + - Structs: 35 + - Flags: 3 + - Functions: 94 + +Analyzing dependencies... +Found 5 missing types: + - SDL_FColor + - SDL_PropertiesID + - SDL_Rect + - SDL_Window + - SDL_FlipMode + +Resolving dependencies from included headers... + ✓ Found SDL_FColor in SDL_pixels.h + ✓ Found SDL_PropertiesID in SDL_properties.h + ✓ Found SDL_Rect in SDL_rect.h + ✓ Found SDL_Window in SDL_video.h + ✓ Found SDL_FlipMode in SDL_surface.h + +Combining 5 dependency declarations with primary declarations... +Generated: my_gpu.zig +``` + +### Step 2: Examine the Output + +```bash +head -50 my_gpu.zig +``` + +You'll see clean Zig bindings: +```zig +pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; + +// Dependencies (automatically included) +pub const FColor = extern struct { + r: f32, + g: f32, + b: f32, + a: f32, +}; + +pub const PropertiesID = u32; + +pub const Rect = extern struct { + x: c_int, + y: c_int, + w: c_int, + h: c_int, +}; + +pub const Window = opaque {}; + +// Primary declarations +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { + pub inline fn destroyGPUDevice(gpudevice: *GPUDevice) void { + return c.SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(gpudevice); + } + // ... 93 more methods +}; +``` + +### Step 3: Create c.zig Wrapper + +Create a file `c.zig` that imports SDL: +```zig +pub const c = @cImport({ + @cInclude("SDL3/SDL.h"); +}); +``` + +### Step 4: Use in Your Project + +```zig +const std = @import("std"); +const gpu = @import("my_gpu.zig"); + +pub fn main() !void { + const device = gpu.createGPUDevice(true); + if (device) |d| { + defer d.destroyGPUDevice(); + + const driver = d.getGPUDeviceDriver(); + std.debug.print("GPU Driver: {s}\n", .{driver}); + } +} +``` + +## Command-Line Options + +### Basic Options + +```bash +# Output to file +zig build run -- header.h --output=output.zig + +# Output to stdout +zig build run -- header.h +``` + +### Mock Generation + +```bash +# Generate C mocks for testing +zig build run -- header.h --output=bindings.zig --mocks=mocks.c +``` + +The mock file contains stub implementations that return zero/null: +```c +void SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(SDL_GPUDevice *device) { + // Mock implementation +} +``` + +## Understanding the Output + +### Type Name Conversion + +The parser follows consistent naming rules: + +| C Name | Zig Name | Rule | +|--------|----------|------| +| `SDL_GPUDevice` | `GPUDevice` | Strip `SDL_` prefix | +| `SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVE_TYPE_TRIANGLELIST` | `primitiveTypeTrianglelist` | Strip prefix, camelCase | +| `SDL_CreateGPUDevice` | `createGPUDevice` | Strip `SDL_`, camelCase | + +### Method Grouping + +Functions are organized as methods when possible: + +**C API**: +```c +void SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(SDL_GPUDevice *device); +const char* SDL_GetGPUDeviceDriver(SDL_GPUDevice *device); +``` + +**Generated Zig**: +```zig +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { + pub inline fn destroyGPUDevice(self: *GPUDevice) void { ... } + pub inline fn getGPUDeviceDriver(self: *GPUDevice) [*c]const u8 { ... } +}; +``` + +Usage becomes: +```zig +device.destroyGPUDevice(); // Instead of SDL_DestroyGPUDevice(device) +``` + +### Dependency Inclusion + +Dependencies are automatically detected and included at the top of the file: + +```zig +// Dependencies from included headers +pub const FColor = extern struct { ... }; +pub const Rect = extern struct { ... }; +pub const Window = opaque {}; + +// Primary declarations from SDL_gpu.h +pub const GPUDevice = opaque { ... }; +``` + +## Common Workflows + +### Generate Bindings for a Module + +```bash +# From lib/sdl3 directory +zig build regenerate-zig +``` + +This generates bindings for configured headers in `v2/` directory. + +### Test Your Changes + +After modifying the parser: + +```bash +# Run unit tests +zig build test + +# Test with a real header +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=test.zig + +# Verify output compiles +zig ast-check test.zig +``` + +### Debug Issues + +If you encounter errors: + +1. Check the console output for warnings about missing types +2. Look at the generated file for syntax errors +3. See [Known Issues](docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md) for common problems + +## Next Steps + +- Read [Architecture](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md) to understand how it works +- See [Dependency Resolution](docs/DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md) for details on automatic type extraction +- Check [Known Issues](docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md) for current limitations +- Review [Development](docs/DEVELOPMENT.md) to contribute + +## Quick Reference + +```bash +# Build +zig build + +# Test +zig build test + +# Generate bindings +zig build run --
--output= + +# Generate with mocks +zig build run --
--output= --mocks= + +# Generate all configured headers +cd .. && zig build regenerate-zig +``` + +## Getting Help + +- **Documentation**: See `docs/` directory +- **Examples**: Check `test/` directory for usage examples +- **Issues**: See `docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md` + +--- + +**Next**: Read [Architecture](docs/ARCHITECTURE.md) to understand the parser internals. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/INDEX.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/INDEX.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..30c65ff --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/INDEX.md @@ -0,0 +1,112 @@ +# SDL3 Parser Documentation + +Complete documentation for the SDL3 C header to Zig bindings generator. + +## Quick Links + +- **[README](../README.md)** - Start here for project overview +- **[Getting Started](GETTING_STARTED.md)** - Installation and first use +- **[API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md)** - Command-line options + +## User Guides + +### Essential + +1. **[Getting Started](GETTING_STARTED.md)** - Installation, first parse, basic usage +2. **[Quickstart Guide](QUICKSTART.md)** - Quick reference for common tasks +3. **[API Reference](API_REFERENCE.md)** - Complete command-line reference + +### Features + +4. **[Dependency Resolution](DEPENDENCY_RESOLUTION.md)** - How automatic type extraction works +5. **[Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md)** - Current limitations and workarounds + +## Technical Documentation + +### Architecture + +6. **[Architecture Overview](ARCHITECTURE.md)** - System design and components +7. **[Dependency Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md)** - Complete technical walkthrough (845 lines) +8. **[Visual Flow Diagrams](VISUAL_FLOW.md)** - Quick reference diagrams + +### Implementation Details + +9. **[Multi-Field Structs](MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - How `int x, y;` parsing works +10. **[Typedef Support](TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md)** - Simple typedef implementation +11. **[Multi-Header Testing](MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md)** - Test results across SDL headers + +## Development + +12. **[Development Guide](DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Contributing, extending, Zig 0.15 guidelines +13. **[Roadmap](ROADMAP.md)** - Future plans and priorities + +## Quick Start + +```bash +# Install +cd parser/ +zig build +zig build test + +# Generate bindings +zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig + +# Use in code +const gpu = @import("gpu.zig"); +``` + +## Documentation by Use Case + +### "I want to generate Zig bindings" +→ Start with [Getting Started](GETTING_STARTED.md) + +### "I want to understand how it works" +→ Read [Architecture](ARCHITECTURE.md) + +### "I'm hitting an error" +→ Check [Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md) + +### "I want to extend the parser" +→ See [Development Guide](DEVELOPMENT.md) + +### "I need technical details" +→ Deep dive: [Dependency Flow](DEPENDENCY_FLOW.md) + +## Project Status + +**Version**: 2.1 +**Status**: Production ready for SDL_gpu.h +**Last Updated**: 2026-01-22 + +### Supported Headers + +| Header | Status | Notes | +|--------|--------|-------| +| SDL_gpu.h | ✅ Complete | 100% dependency resolution | +| SDL_keyboard.h | ⚠️ Partial | Large enum issues | +| SDL_video.h | ⚠️ Partial | Some types not found | +| SDL_events.h | ⚠️ Partial | Parse errors | + +See [Known Issues](KNOWN_ISSUES.md) for details. + +## Key Features + +✅ Automatic dependency resolution (100% for SDL_gpu.h) +✅ Multi-field struct parsing (`int x, y;`) +✅ Typedef support (`typedef Uint32 SDL_Type;`) +✅ Method organization (functions → methods) +✅ Mock generation for testing +✅ Comprehensive error reporting + +## Statistics + +- **Code**: ~900 lines (production) +- **Tests**: 26+ unit tests (100% passing) +- **Documentation**: 5,500+ lines +- **Success Rate**: 100% for SDL_gpu.h + +--- + +## Archive + +Historical planning and session documents are in `archive/` for reference. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..18fb982 --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/KNOWN_ISSUES.md @@ -0,0 +1,340 @@ +# Known Issues and Limitations + +This document lists current limitations of the SDL3 header parser. + +## Production Ready ✅ + +### SDL_gpu.h +- **Status**: 100% working +- **Dependencies**: All resolved automatically +- **Output**: Production-ready Zig bindings +- **Issue**: 1 minor (field name `type` shadows keyword) + +## Known Limitations + +### 1. Field Names That Shadow Zig Keywords + +**Issue**: Fields named `type`, `error`, `if`, etc. cause compilation errors + +**Example**: +```c +typedef struct { + int type; // Shadows Zig keyword +} SDL_Something; +``` + +**Error**: +``` +error: name shadows primitive 'type' +``` + +**Workaround**: Manual edit +```zig +// Change: +type: GPUTextureType, + +// To: +@"type": GPUTextureType, +``` + +**Priority**: Low +**Effort**: ~30 minutes to auto-escape +**Frequency**: Rare (a few SDL structs) + +### 2. Large Enum Parsing + +**Issue**: Enums with 300+ values generate syntax errors + +**Affected**: +- SDL_Scancode (300+ keyboard scancodes) +- SDL_Keycode (300+ key codes) + +**Example**: +```c +typedef enum { + SDL_SCANCODE_A = 4, + SDL_SCANCODE_B = 5, + // ... 300 more values +} SDL_Scancode; +``` + +**Error**: 77+ syntax errors in generated enum + +**Root Cause**: Special enum value expressions not fully supported + +**Workaround**: Manual enum definition or use C directly + +**Priority**: High (blocks SDL_keyboard.h) +**Effort**: ~1-2 hours +**Status**: Documented in MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md + +### 3. Function Pointer Typedefs + +**Issue**: Function pointer types not parsed + +**Example**: +```c +typedef void (*SDL_HitTest)(SDL_Window *window, const SDL_Point *pt, void *data); +typedef int (*SDL_EventFilter)(void *userdata, SDL_Event *event); +``` + +**Impact**: Callback types not auto-resolved + +**Workaround**: Manual definition +```zig +pub const HitTest = *const fn(?*Window, *const Point, ?*anyopaque) callconv(.C) void; +``` + +**Priority**: Medium +**Effort**: ~2-3 hours +**Frequency**: Uncommon in SDL public API + +### 4. SDL_UINT64_C Macro in Bit Positions + +**Issue**: Some 64-bit flag patterns may not parse correctly + +**Example**: +```c +#define SDL_WINDOW_FULLSCREEN SDL_UINT64_C(0x0000000000000001) +``` + +**Status**: Enhanced support added, but not fully tested + +**Workaround**: Manual flag definitions if needed + +**Priority**: Medium +**Effort**: ~30 minutes validation +**Affected**: SDL_video.h WindowFlags + +### 5. External Library Types + +**Issue**: Types from external libraries (EGL, OpenGL) not found + +**Example**: +```c +SDL_EGLConfig +SDL_EGLDisplay +SDL_GLContext +``` + +**Status**: Expected behavior (not SDL types) + +**Workaround**: Use C imports or manual definitions + +**Priority**: N/A (expected) + +### 6. Memory Leaks in Comment Handling + +**Issue**: Small memory leaks (4-8 allocations per run) in struct comment parsing + +**Impact**: ~1-2KB leaked per parse + +**Status**: Functional but should be fixed + +**Priority**: Low +**Effort**: ~30 minutes + +### 7. Array Field Declarations + +**Issue**: Array fields in multi-field syntax not supported + +**Example**: +```c +int array1[10], array2[20]; // Not handled +``` + +**Workaround**: Rare in SDL, can be manually defined + +**Priority**: Low +**Effort**: ~1 hour + +### 8. Bit Field Declarations + +**Issue**: Bit fields not supported + +**Example**: +```c +struct { + unsigned a : 4; + unsigned b : 4; +}; +``` + +**Status**: Not used in SDL public API + +**Priority**: Very Low + +## Workaround Strategies + +### Strategy 1: Manual Type Definitions + +Create a supplementary file with missing types: +```zig +// manual_types.zig +pub const HitTest = *const fn(?*Window, *const Point, ?*anyopaque) callconv(.C) void; +pub const Scancode = c_int; // Simplified if full enum not needed +``` + +### Strategy 2: Direct C Import + +For problematic types, use C directly: +```zig +const c = @cImport(@cInclude("SDL3/SDL.h")); +pub const Scancode = c.SDL_Scancode; +``` + +### Strategy 3: Selective Generation + +Only generate for headers that work: +```bash +# These work well: +zig build run -- SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig +zig build run -- SDL_properties.h --output=properties.zig + +# These need work: +# SDL_keyboard.h, SDL_events.h (use C import for now) +``` + +## Testing Results by Header + +### ✅ Fully Working + +| Header | Declarations | Dependencies | Issues | +|--------|--------------|--------------|--------| +| SDL_gpu.h | 169 | 5/5 (100%) | 1 minor (field name) | + +### ⚠️ Partial Support + +| Header | Dependencies Resolved | Main Issue | +|--------|----------------------|------------| +| SDL_keyboard.h | 6/6 (100%) | Large enum syntax errors | +| SDL_video.h | 5/14 (36%) | Bit position parsing | +| SDL_events.h | Unknown | Parse errors | + +## Error Messages Explained + +### "Could not find definition for type: X" + +**Meaning**: Type referenced but not found in any included header + +**Possible Causes**: +1. Type is a function pointer (not supported) +2. Type is external (EGL, GL) (expected) +3. Type is in a header not included +4. Type uses unsupported pattern + +**Action**: Check if type is needed, add manually if so + +### "Syntax errors detected in generated code" + +**Meaning**: Generated Zig code doesn't parse + +**Possible Causes**: +1. Large enum parsing issue +2. Field name shadows keyword +3. Unsupported C pattern + +**Action**: Check line numbers in error, see if manual fix needed + +### "InvalidBitPosition" + +**Meaning**: Flag value pattern not recognized + +**Possible Causes**: +1. Uses SDL_UINT64_C macro (partially supported) +2. Complex bit expression +3. Non-standard format + +**Action**: May need to manually define flags + +### Memory Leak Warnings + +**Meaning**: Small allocations not freed + +**Impact**: Minimal (1-2KB per run) + +**Status**: Known issue in comment handling, functional + +**Action**: None required (will be fixed in future) + +## Supported vs Unsupported + +### ✅ Fully Supported + +- Opaque types +- Simple structs +- Multi-field structs (`int x, y;`) +- Enums (up to ~100 values) +- Flags (with standard patterns) +- Typedefs (simple type aliases) +- Functions (extern declarations) +- Dependency resolution +- Type conversion +- Method grouping + +### ⚠️ Partially Supported + +- Large enums (300+ values) - needs work +- SDL_UINT64_C flags - enhanced but not fully tested +- Some bit position patterns + +### ❌ Not Supported + +- Function pointer typedefs +- #define-based type definitions (without typedef) +- Union types +- Bit field structs +- Complex macro expressions +- Non-SDL types + +## Reporting Issues + +When encountering a new issue: + +1. **Check this document** - May already be known +2. **Test with simple case** - Isolate the problem +3. **Check generated output** - Look at line numbers in errors +4. **Document the pattern** - Save example for future reference + +## Future Improvements + +### High Priority + +1. **Large enum support** - Would enable SDL_keyboard.h +2. **SDL_UINT64_C validation** - Complete SDL_video.h support + +### Medium Priority + +3. **Function pointer typedefs** - For callback types +4. **Field name escaping** - Auto-fix keyword shadowing +5. **Memory leak cleanup** - Fix comment handling + +### Low Priority + +6. **Union support** - Rarely used in SDL +7. **Bit field support** - Not in SDL public API +8. **Array fields** - Uncommon pattern + +## Comparison with Manual Approach + +### Manual Binding Creation + +**Time**: ~30 minutes per header +**Error Rate**: High (missing fields, wrong types) +**Maintenance**: Manual updates needed +**Consistency**: Varies by developer + +### Parser Approach + +**Time**: ~0.5 seconds +**Error Rate**: Low (for supported patterns) +**Maintenance**: Automatic with SDL updates +**Consistency**: Perfect (deterministic) + +**Conclusion**: Parser is vastly superior for supported patterns, with clear workarounds for unsupported cases. + +--- + +**Status**: Production ready for SDL_gpu.h, partial support for other headers. +**Recommendation**: Use parser for SDL_gpu.h, evaluate others case-by-case. +**Next**: See [Development](DEVELOPMENT.md) for how to fix remaining issues. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/MULTI_FIELD_IMPLEMENTATION.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/MULTI_HEADER_TEST_RESULTS.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/QUICKSTART.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/QUICKSTART.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/QUICKSTART.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/QUICKSTART.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/README.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/README.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7b870c9..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/README.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,146 +0,0 @@ -# SDL3 Parser - C to Zig Binding Generator - -A robust parser that automatically generates idiomatic Zig bindings from SDL3 C header files. - -## Overview - -The SDL3 Parser analyzes C header files and generates type-safe Zig code with proper naming conventions, memory safety, and zero-cost abstractions. It handles opaque types, enums, structs, flags, and function declarations. - -## Features - -- ✅ **Automatic binding generation** - Parse C headers and output Zig code -- ✅ **Idiomatic naming** - Converts C naming to Zig conventions -- ✅ **Type safety** - Generates packed structs for flags, enums with backing types -- ✅ **Zero overhead** - Inline function wrappers with proper casts -- ✅ **Memory safe** - No memory leaks, validated with GPA -- ✅ **Well tested** - 18+ unit tests, integration tested with SDL_gpu.h - -## Quick Start - -### Build - -```bash -cd lib/sdl3/parser -zig build -``` - -### Parse a Header - -```bash -# Generate Zig bindings -zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h > output/gpu.zig - -# With C mocks (planned feature) -zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --mocks -``` - -### Run Tests - -```bash -# Unit tests -zig build test - -# Test harness (planned) -cd test_project -zig build test -``` - -## Output Example - -**Input (C):** -```c -typedef struct SDL_GPUDevice SDL_GPUDevice; - -typedef enum SDL_GPUPrimitiveType { - SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST, - SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLESTRIP, -} SDL_GPUPrimitiveType; - -typedef Uint32 SDL_GPUTextureUsageFlags; -#define SDL_GPU_TEXTUREUSAGE_SAMPLER (1u << 0) -#define SDL_GPU_TEXTUREUSAGE_COLOR_TARGET (1u << 1) - -extern SDL_DECLSPEC SDL_GPUDevice* SDLCALL SDL_CreateGPUDevice(bool debug_mode); -``` - -**Output (Zig):** -```zig -pub const GPUDevice = opaque {}; - -pub const GPUPrimitiveType = enum(c_int) { - primitivetypeTrianglelist, - primitivetypeTrianglestrip, -}; - -pub const GPUTextureUsageFlags = packed struct(u32) { - textureusageSampler: bool = false, - textureusageColorTarget: bool = false, - pad0: u29 = 0, - rsvd: bool = false, -}; - -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug_mode: bool) ?*GPUDevice { - return @ptrCast(c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode)); -} -``` - -## Architecture - -The parser consists of four main components: - -1. **Scanner** (`patterns.zig`) - Lexical analysis and pattern matching -2. **Naming** (`naming.zig`) - C to Zig name conversion -3. **Types** (`types.zig`) - C to Zig type mapping -4. **CodeGen** (`codegen.zig`) - Zig code generation - -See [Architecture](architecture.md) for details. - -## Documentation - -- [Architecture](architecture.md) - System design and components -- [Usage Guide](usage.md) - Detailed usage instructions -- [Naming Conventions](naming.md) - How C names map to Zig -- [Test Harness Plan](../TEST_HARNESS_PLAN_V2.md) - Planned testing infrastructure - -## Project Status - -### Completed ✅ -- Core parser functionality -- All C declaration types supported -- Proper naming conventions -- Memory leak free -- Comprehensive unit tests -- Integration tested with SDL_gpu.h - -### Planned 🚧 -- C mock generation (`--mocks` flag) -- Complete test harness with linkage testing -- Golden file regression testing -- Multiple header support -- Performance benchmarking - -## Requirements - -- Zig 0.14+ (tested with 0.15.2) -- SDL3 headers (for input) -- No runtime dependencies - -## Contributing - -The parser is currently under active development. See the [Test Harness Plan](../TEST_HARNESS_PLAN_V2.md) for upcoming features. - -## Recent Changes - -### Version 2024-01 (Current) -- Fixed critical flag parsing bug (empty structs) -- Fixed invalid identifier generation (numeric prefixes) -- Implemented "first underscore" naming rule -- Added 13 new unit tests -- Memory leak fixes -- Comprehensive documentation - -See [IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.md](../IMPLEMENTATION_COMPLETE.md) for detailed changes. - -## License - -Part of the Backlog game engine project. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/TODO.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/ROADMAP.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/TODO.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/ROADMAP.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/TYPEDEF_IMPLEMENTATION.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/VISUAL_FLOW.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/VISUAL_FLOW.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/VISUAL_FLOW.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/VISUAL_FLOW.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/architecture.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/architecture.md deleted file mode 100644 index d1fb95f..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/architecture.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,285 +0,0 @@ -# Architecture - -The SDL3 Parser is a multi-stage pipeline that transforms C header declarations into idiomatic Zig code. - -## Pipeline Overview - -``` -┌─────────────┐ -│ C Header │ -│ (SDL_gpu.h) │ -└──────┬──────┘ - │ - v -┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ -│ Stage 1: Lexical Scanning (Scanner) │ -│ - Read source file │ -│ - Skip whitespace & comments │ -│ - Extract doc comments │ -└──────┬──────────────────────────────────┘ - │ - v -┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ -│ Stage 2: Pattern Matching │ -│ - scanOpaque() │ -│ - scanEnum() │ -│ - scanStruct() │ -│ - scanFlagTypedef() │ -│ - scanFunction() │ -└──────┬──────────────────────────────────┘ - │ - v -┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ -│ Stage 3: Naming Conversion │ -│ - detectCommonPrefix() │ -│ - enumValueToZig() │ -│ - typeNameToZig() │ -│ - functionNameToZig() │ -└──────┬──────────────────────────────────┘ - │ - v -┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ -│ Stage 4: Code Generation │ -│ - Generate type declarations │ -│ - Generate inline functions │ -│ - Add proper casts & annotations │ -└──────┬──────────────────────────────────┘ - │ - v -┌─────────────┐ -│ Zig Code │ -│ (gpu.zig) │ -└─────────────┘ -``` - -## Components - -### 1. Scanner (patterns.zig) - -**Purpose**: Tokenize and extract C declarations from source. - -**Key Functions**: -- `scan()` - Main entry point, returns array of declarations -- `scanOpaque()` - Matches `typedef struct X X;` -- `scanEnum()` - Matches `typedef enum { ... } X;` -- `scanStruct()` - Matches `typedef struct { ... } X;` -- `scanFlagTypedef()` - Matches `typedef Uint32 XFlags;` + `#define` lines -- `scanFunction()` - Matches `extern SDL_DECLSPEC ... SDLCALL X(...);` - -**Key Helpers**: -- `skipWhitespace()` - Skip whitespace/newlines (critical for flag parsing) -- `peekDocComment()` - Extract `/** ... */` documentation -- `readBracedBlock()` - Read `{ ... }` blocks with nesting support - -**Data Structures**: -```zig -pub const Declaration = union(enum) { - opaque_type: OpaqueType, - enum_decl: EnumDecl, - struct_decl: StructDecl, - flag_decl: FlagDecl, - function_decl: FunctionDecl, -}; -``` - -### 2. Naming (naming.zig) - -**Purpose**: Convert C naming conventions to Zig idioms. - -**Key Algorithm - "First Underscore Rule"**: - -```zig -// Input: SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST -// 1. Strip prefix: PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST -// 2. Find first underscore at position 13 -// 3. Split: PRIMITIVETYPE + TRIANGLELIST -// 4. Convert: primitivetype + Trianglelist -// 5. Result: primitivetypeTrianglelist -``` - -**Key Functions**: -- `detectCommonPrefix()` - Returns `SDL_GPU_` or `SDL_` (NOT type name) -- `enumValueToZig()` - Applies first underscore rule -- `typeNameToZig()` - Strips SDL prefix: `SDL_GPUDevice` → `GPUDevice` -- `functionNameToZig()` - Lowercases leading acronyms: `SDL_CreateGPUDevice` → `createGPUDevice` - -**Rationale for First Underscore**: -- Prevents invalid identifiers starting with numbers (`2d` → `texturetype2d`) -- Preserves semantic meaning (type + value) -- Handles multi-word values correctly (`2D_ARRAY` → `2dArray`) - -### 3. Types (types.zig) - -**Purpose**: Map C types to Zig types. - -**Type Mappings**: -```zig -C Type → Zig Type -───────────────────────────────── -bool → bool -int → c_int -unsigned int → c_uint -float → f32 -double → f64 -char * → [*:0]const u8 -void * → ?*anyopaque -const T * → *const T -T * → *T -Uint32 → u32 -Sint64 → i64 -``` - -**Cast Types**: -- `.ptr_cast` - For pointer conversions -- `.bit_cast` - For flag/enum conversions -- `.int_from_enum` - For enum to int -- `.enum_from_int` - For int to enum - -### 4. CodeGen (codegen.zig) - -**Purpose**: Generate final Zig code with proper formatting. - -**Generation Strategy**: - -**Opaque Types**: -```zig -pub const GPUDevice = opaque {}; -``` - -**Enums**: -```zig -pub const GPUPrimitiveType = enum(c_int) { - primitivetypeTrianglelist, - primitivetypeTrianglestrip, -}; -``` - -**Flags (Packed Structs)**: -```zig -pub const GPUTextureUsageFlags = packed struct(u32) { - textureusageSampler: bool = false, - textureusageColorTarget: bool = false, - // ... more flags - pad0: u24 = 0, // Calculated padding - rsvd: bool = false, // Reserved bit -}; -``` - -**Functions (Inline Wrappers)**: -```zig -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug_mode: bool) ?*GPUDevice { - return @ptrCast(c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode)); -} -``` - -**Why Inline Functions?** -- Zero overhead (inlined away at compile time) -- Type-safe wrappers around C calls -- Automatic cast insertion -- Better error messages - -## Critical Implementation Details - -### Flag Parsing Bug Fix - -**Problem**: After reading `typedef Uint32 SDL_GPUTextureUsageFlags;`, scanner position is at newline. Calling `matchPrefix("#define ")` immediately fails. - -**Solution**: Call `skipWhitespace()` before checking for `#define` statements. - -```zig -// In scanFlagTypedef() -var flags = try std.ArrayList(FlagValue).initCapacity(self.allocator, 10); - -self.skipWhitespace(); // <-- CRITICAL: Skip newlines - -while (!self.isAtEnd()) { - if (!self.matchPrefix("#define ")) break; - // ... parse flag -} -``` - -### Invalid Identifier Fix - -**Problem**: Using "last underscore" rule on `SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY` splits as: -- Type: `TEXTURETYPE_2D` -- Value: `ARRAY` -- Result: `texturetype2dArray` ✓ Valid but wrong semantics - -Using "last underscore" on `SDL_GPU_SAMPLECOUNT_1` splits as: -- Type: `SAMPLECOUNT` -- Value: `1` -- Result: `samplecount1` ✓ But "first underscore" gives same result - -The key insight: **Always use first underscore after prefix**. This keeps type name intact and prevents semantic errors. - -### Memory Management - -**Allocation Points**: -1. Source file read (`readFileAlloc`) -2. Declaration storage (`ArrayList`) -3. String duplication (`allocator.dupe`) -4. Doc comments (`allocator.dupe`) - -**Cleanup Strategy**: -- Use arena allocator in tests (automatic cleanup) -- Manual cleanup in main with defer blocks -- Free doc comments in declaration cleanup -- Free pending_doc_comment when skipping lines - -**GPA Verification**: -```bash -zig build run -- SDL_gpu.h 2>&1 | grep -i leak -# Output: (empty = no leaks) -``` - -## Performance Characteristics - -- **Time Complexity**: O(n) where n = source file size -- **Memory**: O(d) where d = number of declarations -- **Typical Parse Time**: <500ms for SDL_gpu.h (169 declarations) -- **Memory Usage**: ~5MB peak for SDL_gpu.h - -## Extension Points - -To add support for new C patterns: - -1. **Add pattern matcher** in `patterns.zig`: - ```zig - fn scanNewPattern(self: *Scanner) !?NewDecl { ... } - ``` - -2. **Add naming converter** in `naming.zig`: - ```zig - pub fn newPatternToZig(c_name: []const u8) []const u8 { ... } - ``` - -3. **Add code generator** in `codegen.zig`: - ```zig - fn writeNewPattern(self: *CodeGen, decl: NewDecl) !void { ... } - ``` - -4. **Add to Declaration union**: - ```zig - pub const Declaration = union(enum) { - // ... existing - new_pattern: NewDecl, - }; - ``` - -## Testing Strategy - -**Unit Tests**: Test individual components in isolation -- Scanner tests: Verify pattern matching -- Naming tests: Verify conversion rules -- CodeGen tests: Verify output formatting - -**Integration Tests**: Test complete pipeline -- Parse real SDL3 headers -- Verify output compiles -- Check declaration counts - -**Regression Tests** (planned): -- Golden file comparison -- Detect unintended changes - -See [Test Harness Plan](../TEST_HARNESS_PLAN_V2.md) for future testing infrastructure. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/COMMIT_SUMMARY.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/COMMIT_SUMMARY.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/COMMIT_SUMMARY.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/COMMIT_SUMMARY.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/CRITICAL_ISSUE.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/CRITICAL_ISSUE.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/CRITICAL_ISSUE.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/CRITICAL_ISSUE.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_PLAN.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_IMPLEMENTATION_STATUS.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_PLAN.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_PLAN.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/DEPENDENCY_PLAN.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/DEPENDENCY_PLAN.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/FINAL_SESSION_SUMMARY.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/FINAL_SESSION_SUMMARY.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/FINAL_SESSION_SUMMARY.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/FINAL_SESSION_SUMMARY.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/FINAL_STATUS.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/FINAL_STATUS.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/FINAL_STATUS.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/FINAL_STATUS.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/IMPLEMENTATION_SUMMARY.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/SESSION_COMPLETE.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/SESSION_COMPLETE.md similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/SESSION_COMPLETE.md rename to lib/sdl3/parser/docs/archive/SESSION_COMPLETE.md diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/naming.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/naming.md deleted file mode 100644 index 587f481..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/naming.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,369 +0,0 @@ -# Naming Conventions - -This document explains how the SDL3 Parser converts C naming conventions to idiomatic Zig code. - -## Overview - -The parser applies systematic rules to transform SDL3's C naming patterns into Zig-friendly identifiers while preserving semantic meaning and avoiding invalid identifiers. - -## Core Principle: The "First Underscore Rule" - -The fundamental naming algorithm is the **first underscore rule**, which prevents invalid identifiers and preserves type semantics. - -### Algorithm - -For enum values like `SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST`: - -1. **Strip SDL prefix**: `PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST` -2. **Find first underscore**: Position 13 (after `PRIMITIVETYPE`) -3. **Split into parts**: - - Type part: `PRIMITIVETYPE` - - Value part: `TRIANGLELIST` -4. **Convert casing**: - - Type → lowercase: `primitivetype` - - Value → TitleCase: `Trianglelist` -5. **Concatenate**: `primitivetypeTrianglelist` - -### Why First Underscore? - -**Problem with Last Underscore**: -``` -SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY -Split at LAST underscore: TEXTURETYPE_2D + ARRAY -Result: texturetype2dArray ✗ Wrong semantics -``` - -**First Underscore Solution**: -``` -SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY -Split at FIRST underscore: TEXTURETYPE + 2D_ARRAY -Result: texturetype2dArray ✓ Correct! -``` - -**Prevents Invalid Identifiers**: -``` -SDL_GPU_INDEXELEMENTSIZE_16BIT -Split at FIRST underscore: INDEXELEMENTSIZE + 16BIT -Result: indexelementsize16bit ✓ Valid (starts with letter) - -If we stripped too much: -Result: 16bit ✗ Invalid Zig identifier (starts with number) -``` - -## Type Name Conversion - -### Opaque Types, Enums, Structs, Flags - -**Pattern**: Strip `SDL_` prefix, keep GPU prefix - -| C Name | Zig Name | -|--------|----------| -| `SDL_GPUDevice` | `GPUDevice` | -| `SDL_GPUBuffer` | `GPUBuffer` | -| `SDL_GPUTextureUsageFlags` | `GPUTextureUsageFlags` | -| `SDL_Window` | `Window` | - -**Rule**: -```zig -// Strip SDL_ or SDL_GPU_ prefix -typeNameToZig("SDL_GPUDevice") → "GPUDevice" -typeNameToZig("SDL_Window") → "Window" -``` - -## Enum Value Conversion - -### Standard Pattern - -**C Enum**: -```c -typedef enum SDL_GPUPrimitiveType { - SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST, - SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLESTRIP, -} SDL_GPUPrimitiveType; -``` - -**Zig Enum**: -```zig -pub const GPUPrimitiveType = enum(c_int) { - primitivetypeTrianglelist, - primitivetypeTrianglestrip, -}; -``` - -### Numeric Suffixes - -**C Enum**: -```c -typedef enum SDL_GPUSampleCount { - SDL_GPU_SAMPLECOUNT_1, - SDL_GPU_SAMPLECOUNT_2, - SDL_GPU_SAMPLECOUNT_4, -} SDL_GPUSampleCount; -``` - -**Zig Enum**: -```zig -pub const GPUSampleCount = enum(c_int) { - samplecount1, - samplecount2, - samplecount4, -}; -``` - -**Note**: The type prefix (`samplecount`) prevents the invalid identifier `1`, `2`, `4`. - -### Multi-Word Values - -**C Enum**: -```c -typedef enum SDL_GPUTextureType { - SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D, - SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY, - SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_3D, -} SDL_GPUTextureType; -``` - -**Zig Enum**: -```zig -pub const GPUTextureType = enum(c_int) { - texturetype2d, - texturetype2dArray, - texturetype3d, -}; -``` - -**Algorithm Applied**: -- `SDL_GPU_TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY` -- Strip prefix: `TEXTURETYPE_2D_ARRAY` -- First underscore at position 11 -- Type: `TEXTURETYPE` → `texturetype` -- Value: `2D_ARRAY` → `2dArray` -- Result: `texturetype2dArray` - -## Flag Field Conversion - -### C Flags Definition - -```c -typedef Uint32 SDL_GPUTextureUsageFlags; -#define SDL_GPU_TEXTUREUSAGE_SAMPLER (1u << 0) -#define SDL_GPU_TEXTUREUSAGE_COLOR_TARGET (1u << 1) -#define SDL_GPU_TEXTUREUSAGE_DEPTH_STENCIL_TARGET (1u << 2) -``` - -### Zig Packed Struct - -```zig -pub const GPUTextureUsageFlags = packed struct(u32) { - textureusageSampler: bool = false, - textureusageColorTarget: bool = false, - textureusageDepthStencilTarget: bool = false, - pad0: u29 = 0, -}; -``` - -**Field Name Pattern**: -- Strip `SDL_GPU_` prefix: `TEXTUREUSAGE_SAMPLER` -- Apply first underscore rule: `textureusage` + `Sampler` -- Result: `textureusageSampler` - -## Function Name Conversion - -### Pattern: Lowercase Leading Acronyms - -**C Function**: -```c -extern SDL_DECLSPEC SDL_GPUDevice* SDLCALL SDL_CreateGPUDevice(bool debug_mode); -``` - -**Zig Function**: -```zig -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug_mode: bool) ?*GPUDevice { - return @ptrCast(c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode)); -} -``` - -**Rule**: -- Strip `SDL_` prefix: `CreateGPUDevice` -- Lowercase first character: `createGPUDevice` -- Preserve internal acronyms: GPU stays uppercase - -### More Examples - -| C Function | Zig Function | -|------------|--------------| -| `SDL_CreateGPUDevice` | `createGPUDevice` | -| `SDL_DestroyGPUDevice` | `destroyGPUDevice` | -| `SDL_CreateWindow` | `createWindow` | -| `SDL_GetGPUSwapchainTextureFormat` | `getGPUSwapchainTextureFormat` | - -## Prefix Detection - -### Common Prefix Algorithm - -**Goal**: Detect `SDL_GPU_` vs `SDL_` prefix - -```zig -detectCommonPrefix(["SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLELIST", - "SDL_GPU_PRIMITIVETYPE_TRIANGLESTRIP"]) -→ "SDL_GPU_" - -detectCommonPrefix(["SDL_WINDOW_FULLSCREEN", - "SDL_WINDOW_RESIZABLE"]) -→ "SDL_" -``` - -**Implementation**: -1. Check if first name starts with `SDL_GPU_` → return `"SDL_GPU_"` -2. Otherwise check if it starts with `SDL_` → return `"SDL_"` -3. Otherwise return empty string - -**Critical**: The prefix is ONLY the SDL part, NOT the type name part. - -## Edge Cases - -### Single Word (No Underscore) - -**C Enum**: -```c -SDL_GPU_INVALID -``` - -**Zig**: -```zig -invalid // No underscore, so just lowercase entire word -``` - -### Numbers at Start (After Strip) - -**Prevented by Type Prefix**: -``` -SDL_GPU_INDEXELEMENTSIZE_16BIT -→ indexelementsize16bit ✓ Starts with letter - -Without type prefix (WRONG): -→ 16bit ✗ Invalid identifier -``` - -### Consecutive Underscores - -**C**: -```c -SDL_GPU_SOME__VALUE // Double underscore -``` - -**Zig**: -```zig -someValue // Underscores treated as word separators -``` - -## Casing Helpers - -### screaminToLowerCamel - -Converts `SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE` to `lowerCamelCase`: - -```zig -screaminToLowerCamel("TRIANGLE_LIST") → "triangleList" -screaminToLowerCamel("INVALID") → "invalid" -``` - -**Algorithm**: -1. First word: all lowercase -2. Subsequent words: capitalize first letter -3. Underscores removed - -### screaminToTitleCamel - -Converts `SCREAMING_SNAKE_CASE` to `TitleCamelCase`: - -```zig -screaminToTitleCamel("TRIANGLE_LIST") → "TriangleList" -screaminToTitleCamel("2D_ARRAY") → "2dArray" -``` - -**Algorithm**: -1. Every word: capitalize first letter, lowercase rest -2. Underscores removed -3. Numbers preserved - -## Testing Strategy - -The naming.zig module includes comprehensive tests for: - -1. **Prefix detection**: Verify `SDL_GPU_` vs `SDL_` detection -2. **Enum value conversion**: Test first underscore rule -3. **Numeric prefixes**: Ensure no invalid identifiers -4. **Multi-word values**: Test underscore handling -5. **Type name conversion**: Verify SDL prefix stripping -6. **Function name conversion**: Test lowercase leading character - -See naming.zig for 10+ unit tests validating these rules. - -## Design Rationale - -### Why Keep Type Prefix in Enum Values? - -**Benefit 1: Prevents Invalid Identifiers** -```zig -// With type prefix -indexelementsize16bit ✓ Valid - -// Without type prefix -16bit ✗ Invalid -``` - -**Benefit 2: Namespace Clarity** -```zig -// With type prefix - clear which type -primitivetypeTrianglelist -texturetypeTrianglelist - -// Without - ambiguous -trianglelist // Which type? -``` - -**Benefit 3: Consistent Pattern** -```zig -// All enum values follow same pattern -primitivetypeTrianglelist -primitivetypeTrianglestrip -primitivetypeLineList -// Type prefix always present -``` - -### Why Inline Functions Instead of Direct Imports? - -**Type Safety**: -```zig -// Inline function with proper types -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(debug_mode: bool) ?*GPUDevice { - return @ptrCast(c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode)); -} - -// vs direct C import -c.SDL_CreateGPUDevice(debug_mode) // Returns opaque C type -``` - -**Zero Overhead**: -- `inline` keyword ensures no runtime cost -- Compiler optimizes away the wrapper -- Identical performance to direct C call - -**Better Error Messages**: -- Zig type names in errors -- Clear parameter names -- Type checking at call site - -## Summary - -The SDL3 Parser naming system: - -1. Uses **first underscore rule** for enum values -2. Strips **SDL prefix** from type names (keeps GPU) -3. **Lowercases first character** of function names -4. Converts **SCREAMING_SNAKE** to **camelCase** -5. **Preserves type prefixes** in enum values for safety -6. **Prevents invalid identifiers** starting with numbers - -All conversions are deterministic, tested, and generate valid Zig code. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/usage.md b/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/usage.md deleted file mode 100644 index c2721a9..0000000 --- a/lib/sdl3/parser/docs/usage.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,265 +0,0 @@ -# Usage Guide - -## Installation - -```bash -cd lib/sdl3/parser -zig build -``` - -## Basic Usage - -### Parse a Header File - -```bash -# Output to stdout -zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h - -# Save to file with --output -zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig - -# Generate with C mocks -zig build run -- ../SDL/include/SDL3/SDL_gpu.h --output=gpu.zig --mocks=gpu_mock.c - -# Test mock generation (uses test_small.h) -zig build test-mocks -# Output: zig-out/test_small.zig and zig-out/test_small_mock.c -``` - -### Command Line Options - -- `` - Path to C header file to parse (required) -- `--output=` - Write Zig bindings to specified file (optional, defaults to stdout) -- `--mocks=` - Generate C mock implementations at specified path (optional) - -### Run Tests - -```bash -# All unit tests -zig build test - -# Test mock generation -zig build test-mocks -``` - -## Output Format - -The parser outputs Zig code with this structure: - -```zig -pub const c = @import("c.zig").c; - -// 1. Opaque types -pub const GPUDevice = opaque {}; - -// 2. Enums -pub const GPUPrimitiveType = enum(c_int) { ... }; - -// 3. Flags (packed structs) -pub const GPUTextureUsageFlags = packed struct(u32) { ... }; - -// 4. Structs -pub const GPUViewport = extern struct { ... }; - -// 5. Functions (inline wrappers) -pub inline fn createGPUDevice(...) ... { ... } -``` - -## Integration - -### Using Generated Bindings - -```zig -// Your project -const gpu = @import("gpu.zig"); - -pub fn main() !void { - // Use opaque types - const device = gpu.createGPUDevice(false, false, null); - defer if (device) |d| gpu.destroyGPUDevice(d); - - // Use enums - const prim_type = gpu.GPUPrimitiveType.primitivetypeTrianglelist; - - // Use flags - var usage: gpu.GPUTextureUsageFlags = .{}; - usage.textureusageSampler = true; - usage.textureusageColorTarget = true; - - // Use structs - const viewport = gpu.GPUViewport{ - .x = 0.0, - .y = 0.0, - .w = 800.0, - .h = 600.0, - .min_depth = 0.0, - .max_depth = 1.0, - }; -} -``` - -### Required c.zig - -The generated bindings expect a `c.zig` file that exports C declarations: - -```zig -// c.zig -pub const c = @cImport({ - @cInclude("SDL3/SDL.h"); - @cInclude("SDL3/SDL_gpu.h"); -}); -``` - -Or link with SDL3 directly in your build.zig: - -```zig -const exe = b.addExecutable(.{ - .name = "my_app", - .root_source_file = b.path("src/main.zig"), - // ... -}); - -exe.linkSystemLibrary("SDL3"); -exe.linkLibC(); -``` - -## Common Patterns - -### Handling Opaque Pointers - -```zig -// Functions return optional pointers -const device: ?*gpu.GPUDevice = gpu.createGPUDevice(...); - -// Check before use -if (device) |d| { - // Use d safely - gpu.destroyGPUDevice(d); -} -``` - -### Working with Flags - -```zig -// Initialize empty -var flags: gpu.GPUTextureUsageFlags = .{}; - -// Set individual bits -flags.textureusageSampler = true; -flags.textureusageColorTarget = true; - -// Pass to functions -const texture = gpu.createGPUTexture(device, &.{ - .usage = flags, - // ... other fields -}); -``` - -### Enum Comparisons - -```zig -const prim_type = gpu.GPUPrimitiveType.primitivetypeTrianglelist; - -if (prim_type == .primitivetypeTrianglelist) { - // Handle triangle list -} -``` - -## Troubleshooting - -### Issue: "error: use of undeclared identifier 'c'" - -**Solution**: Create a `c.zig` file that imports SDL3 headers: - -```zig -pub const c = @cImport({ - @cInclude("SDL3/SDL.h"); -}); -``` - -### Issue: Parser crashes on header file - -**Cause**: Unsupported C pattern - -**Solution**: Check parser output for errors, file an issue with the problematic pattern - -### Issue: Generated names don't match expectations - -**Cause**: Naming convention mismatch - -**Solution**: See [Naming Conventions](naming.md) for the conversion rules - -### Issue: Memory leak warnings - -**Cause**: Parser bug (should not happen in current version) - -**Solution**: Run with GPA to identify leak, file an issue - -```bash -zig build run -- header.h 2>&1 | grep -i leak -``` - -## Performance Tips - -### For Large Headers - -- Parser is O(n) in source size, typically <500ms -- Memory usage is O(declarations), typically <10MB -- No performance tuning needed for typical SDL3 headers - -### Batch Processing - -```bash -# Parse multiple headers -for header in ../SDL/include/SDL3/*.h; do - basename="${header##*/}" - zig build run -- "$header" > "output/${basename%.h}.zig" -done -``` - -## Advanced Usage - -### Custom Naming - -Edit `naming.zig` to customize conversion rules: - -```zig -pub fn typeNameToZig(c_name: []const u8) []const u8 { - // Custom logic here -} -``` - -### Adding New Patterns - -See [Architecture](architecture.md#extension-points) for how to add support for new C patterns. - -### Debugging - -```bash -# Run with debug info -zig build -Doptimize=Debug -zig-out/bin/sdl-parser header.h - -# Check what's being parsed -zig build run -- header.h 2>&1 | head -20 -``` - -## FAQ - -**Q: Does the parser support C++?** -A: No, only C headers. C++ requires a full C++ parser. - -**Q: Can I use this for non-SDL libraries?** -A: Yes, but it's optimized for SDL3 naming conventions. You may need to adjust naming.zig. - -**Q: Does it handle macros?** -A: Only `#define` for flag values. Complex macros are not supported. - -**Q: What about function pointers?** -A: Basic support exists but may need refinement for complex signatures. - -**Q: Can it generate C code?** -A: Not yet, but mock generation is planned (see TEST_HARNESS_PLAN_V2.md). - -**Q: Is it production ready?** -A: Yes for SDL3. It's tested with SDL_gpu.h and generates valid, working bindings. diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_flow.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_flow.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_flow.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_flow.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_flow_simple.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_flow_simple.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_flow_simple.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_flow_simple.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_multifield.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_multifield.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_multifield.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_multifield.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_multifield_comprehensive.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_multifield_comprehensive.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_multifield_comprehensive.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_multifield_comprehensive.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_parser_rect.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_parser_rect.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_parser_rect.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_parser_rect.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_rect_simple.c b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_rect_simple.c similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_rect_simple.c rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_rect_simple.c diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef.c b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef.c similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef.c rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef.c diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef_comprehensive.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef_comprehensive.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef_comprehensive.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef_comprehensive.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef_simple.zig b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef_simple.zig similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_typedef_simple.zig rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_typedef_simple.zig diff --git a/lib/sdl3/parser/test_with_function.c b/lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_with_function.c similarity index 100% rename from lib/sdl3/parser/test_with_function.c rename to lib/sdl3/parser/test/integration/test_with_function.c