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** xref:samples/extensions/buffer_device_address/README.adoc[Buffer device address]
** xref:samples/extensions/calibrated_timestamps/README.adoc[Calibrated timestamps]
** xref:samples/extensions/conditional_rendering/README.adoc[Conditional rendering]
** xref:samples/extensions/compute_shader_derivatives/README.adoc[Compute shader derivatives]
** xref:samples/extensions/conservative_rasterization/README.adoc[Conservative rasterization]
** xref:samples/extensions/debug_utils/README.adoc[Debug utils]
** xref:samples/extensions/descriptor_buffer_basic/README.adoc[Descriptor buffer basic]
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using Type = vk::PhysicalDeviceTimelineSemaphoreFeaturesKHR;
};

template <>
struct HPPType<VkPhysicalDeviceComputeShaderDerivativesFeaturesKHR>
{
using Type = vk::PhysicalDeviceComputeShaderDerivativesFeaturesKHR;
};

template <>
struct HPPType<VkPhysicalDeviceVertexInputDynamicStateFeaturesEXT>
{
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- Copyright (c) 2021-2024, The Khronos Group
- Copyright (c) 2021-2025, The Khronos Group
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- SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
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*Extensions:* https://registry.khronos.org/vulkan/specs/1.3-extensions/man/html/VK_EXT_extended_dynamic_state3.html[`VK_EXT_line_rasterization`], https://registry.khronos.org/vulkan/specs/1.3-extensions/man/html/VK_EXT_extended_dynamic_state3.html[`VK_EXT_extended_dynamic_state3`]

Demonstrate how to use dynamic multisample rasterization (MSAA)

=== xref:./{extension_samplespath}compute_shader_derivatives/README.adoc[Compute shader derivatives]

*Extension*: https://docs.vulkan.org/features/latest/features/proposals/VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives.html[`VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives`]

Demonstrate how to use derivatives (dFdx/dFdy) in compute shaders via derivative groups and how to request/enable the corresponding device feature.
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# Copyright (c) 2025, Holochip Inc.

# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
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# Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 the "License";
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# WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
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# limitations under the License.
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get_filename_component(FOLDER_NAME ${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR} NAME)
get_filename_component(PARENT_DIR ${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR} PATH)
get_filename_component(CATEGORY_NAME ${PARENT_DIR} NAME)

add_sample(
ID ${FOLDER_NAME}
CATEGORY ${CATEGORY_NAME}
AUTHOR "Holochip"
NAME "Compute shader derivatives"
DESCRIPTION "Demonstrates VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives with a minimal compute dispatch using dFdx/dFdy in compute"
SHADER_FILES_SLANG
"compute_shader_derivatives/slang/derivatives.comp.slang"
)
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- Copyright (c) 2025, Holochip Inc.
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- SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
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- Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 the "License";
- you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
- You may obtain a copy of the License at
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- WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
- See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
- limitations under the License.
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ifdef::site-gen-antora[]
TIP: The source for this sample can be found in the https://github.com/KhronosGroup/Vulkan-Samples/tree/main/samples/extensions/compute_shader_derivatives[Khronos Vulkan samples github repository].
endif::[]

= VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives — Derivatives in compute shaders

This sample demonstrates VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives, which enables the use of derivative instructions (like dFdx/dFdy) inside compute shaders. Traditionally, derivatives are only available in fragment shaders, but this extension defines derivative groups in compute and how invocations are paired for derivative computations.

== What is it?
- SPIR-V: The companion SPIR-V extension allows derivative instructions in the Compute execution model.
- Vulkan: The device feature is exposed via `VkPhysicalDeviceComputeShaderDerivativesFeaturesKHR` with two booleans:
* `computeDerivativeGroupQuads` — enables quad-based derivative groups.
* `computeDerivativeGroupLinear` — enables linearly mapped derivative groups.
- GLSL: Use `#extension GL_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives : enable` and a layout qualifier to choose the grouping:
* `layout(derivative_group_quadsNV) in;`
* `layout(derivative_group_linearNV) in;`
(The `NV` suffix is retained in the GLSL tokens for compatibility.)

== Why/when to use it
- Port algorithms that rely on derivatives (e.g., LOD selection, filtering, gradients) to compute for flexibility or performance.
- Keep consistent behavior with fragment-stage derivatives by choosing an appropriate grouping mode (quads vs. linear).

== What this sample does
- Requests and requires the feature `computeDerivativeGroupQuads`.
- Builds a minimal compute pipeline with a shader that calls `dFdx`/`dFdy` in compute.
- Runs a small per-frame command buffer that dispatches once and then transitions the swapchain image to `PRESENT` so presentation is validation-clean. The compute shader has no resource bindings; it exists to demonstrate that derivative instructions are accepted and execute in compute.

== Required Vulkan extensions and features
- Instance extension: `VK_KHR_get_physical_device_properties2` (for feature chaining).
- Device extension: `VK_KHR_compute_shader_derivatives` (required).
- Device feature: `VkPhysicalDeviceComputeShaderDerivativesFeaturesKHR::computeDerivativeGroupQuads = VK_TRUE`.

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