[Draft] Add glossary of common terms

index.rst

@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ the ``GodotEngine.epub`` file in an e-book reader application.
    tutorials/troubleshooting
    tutorials/editor/index
    tutorials/migrating/index
+   tutorials/glossary
 
    tutorials/2d/index
    tutorials/3d/index

tutorials/3d/3d_antialiasing.rst

@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ detailed below.
     You can compare antialiasing algorithms in action using the
     `3D Antialiasing demo project <https://github.com/godotengine/godot-demo-projects/tree/master/3d/antialiasing>`__.
 
+.. _doc_3d_antialiasing_msaa:
+
 Multisample antialiasing (MSAA)
 -------------------------------
 
@@ -177,6 +179,8 @@ Comparison between no antialiasing (left) and FXAA (right):
 
 .. image:: img/antialiasing_fxaa.webp
 
+.. _doc_3d_antialiasing_ssaa:
+
 Supersample antialiasing (SSAA)
 -------------------------------
 

tutorials/3d/environment_and_post_processing.rst

@@ -410,6 +410,8 @@ geometry. Transparent materials won't be reflected, as they don't write to the d
 This also applies to shaders that use ``hint_screen_texture`` or ``hint_depth_texture``
 uniforms.
 
+.. _doc_environment_and_post_processing_ssao:
+
 Screen-Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 

tutorials/glossary.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+.. _doc_glossary:
+
+Glossary
+========
+
+This page contains definitions for common terms that you will see throughout the
+manual. It includes many Godot-specific terms, as well as some common game 
+evelopment and graphics terms that may be unfamiliar to you.
+
+.. glossary::
+
+    Antialiasing
+        A rendering technique to make edges appear smoother. Godot supports several antialiasing techniques. See :ref:`doc_3d_antialiasing`.
+
+    Compatibility renderer
+        A fast, simple renderer for desktop and mobile that uses OpenGL. See :ref:`doc_renderers`.
+
+    CPU
+        Central processing unit. Executes code mostly in sequence, one instruction at a time. Godot uses the CPU for all processing except for rendering graphics. 
+
+    Direct3D 12
+        A modern, low-level graphics API, developed by Microsoft. 
+
+    DOF
+        Depth of field.
+
+    Forward+ renderer
+        An advanced renderer for desktop that uses modern graphics drivers. See :ref:`doc_renderers`.
+
+    FXAA
+        Fast approximate antialiasing. See :ref:`doc_3d_antialiasing_fxaa`.
+
+    GDExtension
+        A Godot-specific technology that lets the engine interact with native shared libraries at run-time. See :ref:`doc_what_is_gdextension`
+
+    GDScript
+        A high-level, object-oriented, imperative, and gradually typed programming language built for Godot. See :ref:`doc_gdscript`.
+
+    GPU
+        Graphics Processor Unit. Executes code mostly in parallel, and very fast. Godot uses the GPU for rendering graphics.
+
+    HDR
+        High dynamic range. See :ref:`doc_high_dynamic_range`.
+
+    Linear color space
+        The color space used internally by the Forward+ and Mobile renderers. See :ref:`doc_high_dynamic_range`.
+
+    Metal
+        A modern, low-level graphics API developed by Apple.
+
+    Mobile renderer
+       A renderer for mobile and desktop that uses modern graphics drivers. See :ref:`doc_renderers`.
+
+    MSAA
+        Multisample antialiasing. See :ref:`doc_3d_antialiasing_msaa`.
+
+    OpenGL
+        A cross-platform graphics API. Used by Godot for the Compatibility renderer.
+
+    Renderer
+        The rendering engine used to draw graphics. Godot has multiple renderers, with different features. See :ref:`doc_renderers`.
+
+    Rendering method
+        Another term for renderer.
+
+    Rendering driver
+        The rendering driver tells the GPU what to do, by communicating with a graphics API such as OpenGL or Vulkan.
+
+    Shader
+        A program that runs on the GPU, used to draw graphics. See :ref:`doc_introduction_to_shaders`.
+
+    SDFGI
+        Signed distance field global illumination. A kind of global illumation. See :ref:`doc_using_sdfgi`.
+
+    SDR
+        Standard dynamic range. See :ref:`doc_high_dynamic_range`.
+
+    sRGB color space
+        Standard RGB (red, green, blue). See :ref:`doc_high_dynamic_range`.
+
+    SSAA
+        Supersample antialiasing. See :ref:`doc_3d_antialiasing_ssaa`.
+
+    SSAO
+        Screen-space ambient occlusion. See :ref:`doc_environment_and_post_processing_ssao`.
+
+    SSIL
+        Screen-space indirect lighting. A kind of global illumination. See :ref`doc_environment_and_post_processing_ssil`.
+
+    Viewport
+        A view into the screen, used to render nodes. See :ref:`doc_viewports`.
+
+    VisualShader
+        A shader created using a graph-based visual editor. See :ref:`doc_visual_shaders`.
+
+    Vulkan
+        A modern, low-level, cross-platform graphics API.