The Vulkan SDK components come from open-source repositories. While it is feasible to develop Vulkan applications without using the Vulkan SDK, there are many benefits to installing it, such as access to:
- An installation process that is easy and fast
- Vetted and curated content to ensure compatibility and seamless integration
- Ready-to-use versions of the Vulkan Configurator
- An optional updated Vulkan Runtime for Windows environments
- SDK release notes and user documentation
- A License Registry that details all of the licenses included by the SDK components
- Complete package of available shader toolchain tools
- The most up-to-date set of Linux Vulkan components
- All necessary macOS binaries pre-built with an option for system-level installation of MoltenVK as an ICD
This white paper explains these benefits. Click here to read the white paper.