DirectX

What is DirectX?

DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) developed by Microsoft for creating and running multimedia and gaming applications on Windows-based computers.

DirectX provides a set of tools and libraries that developers can use to create high-performance graphics, audio, and input in their applications. DirectX includes APIs for 2D and 3D graphics rendering, audio playback and recording, input handling, and other multimedia-related tasks. These APIs allow developers to interact with hardware components such as graphics cards, sound cards, and input devices, and access advanced features like hardware acceleration and advanced visual effects. DirectX has evolved over time, with new versions adding support for new hardware and features. The latest version, DirectX 12, is designed to take advantage of modern hardware architectures and provide better performance and efficiency for gaming and multimedia applications. DirectX is widely used in the gaming industry, as well as in other multimedia and graphics-intensive applications. It has become a standard for Windows-based gaming, providing a consistent and reliable platform for game developers and players alike.