What is the SDL used for?

SDL manages video, audio, input devices, CD-ROM, threads, shared object loading, networking and timers. For 3D graphics, it can handle an OpenGL, Vulkan, Metal, or Direct3D11 (older Direct3D version 9 is also supported) context. A common misconception is that SDL is a game engine, but this is not true.

Is SDL a programming language?

Telecommunications software engineers have developed such methods and tools for the development of complex real-time software. SDL is an object-oriented formal language defined by the ITU−T for specification of complex, real-time applications.

Is SDL still supported?

SDL officially supports Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, and Android. Support for other platforms may be found in the source code. SDL is written in C, works natively with C++, and there are bindings available for several other languages, including C# and Python.

How much SDL can I claim back?

20\%
20\% of your contribution to the SDL can be claimed back by: Submitting your Annual Training Report (ATR) and Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) to the SETA you are registered with, before 30 April annually.

Is SDL an API?

The Simple DirectMedia Layer library (SDL) is a general API that provides low level access to audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick, 3D hardware via OpenGL, and 2D framebuffer across multiple platforms.

Who can claim SDL?

Who must pay SDL? SDL is due by employers who have been registered. You can register once for all different tax types using the client information system. Top Tip: Where an employer expects that the total salaries will be more than R500 000 over the next 12 months, that employer becomes liable to pay SDL.

How is SDL calculated?

The SDL calculation formula is as follows: The contribution percentage is 0.25\% of the staff member’s monthly wage. The minimum SDL levy is $2 SGD while the maximum is $11.25 SGD. For example: Wages up to $800 SGD / month have a $2 SGD levy.

Does SDL use directx?

SDL supports directx 11 and directx 9/10 renderers.