docs: audio system and build optimizations
- Introduced a production-quality audio backend abstraction layer, enabling seamless integration with SDL2, SDL3, and custom platforms. - Implemented APU handshake debugging features for improved monitoring of CPU-APU communication during audio processing. - Upgraded gRPC to version 1.67.1, resolving MSVC template issues and enhancing compatibility with modern compilers. - Added MSVC-specific compiler flags to optimize Windows build performance and reduce build times significantly. - Updated documentation to reflect new audio system architecture and build instructions, ensuring clarity for developers.
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## 7. Windows Build Optimization
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### The Problem: Slow gRPC Builds
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Building with gRPC on Windows (`-DYAZE_WITH_GRPC=ON`) can take **15-20 minutes** the first time, as it compiles gRPC and its dependencies from source.
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### gRPC v1.67.1 and MSVC Compatibility
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### Solution: Use vcpkg for Pre-compiled Binaries
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**Recent Update (October 2025):** The project has been upgraded to gRPC v1.67.1 which includes critical MSVC template fixes. This version resolves previous template instantiation errors that occurred with v1.62.0.
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**MSVC-Specific Compiler Flags:**
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The build system now automatically applies these flags for Windows builds:
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- `/bigobj` - Allows large object files (gRPC generates many symbols)
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- `/permissive-` - Enables standards conformance mode
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- `/wd4267 /wd4244` - Suppresses harmless conversion warnings
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- `/constexpr:depth2048` - Handles deep template instantiations (MSVC 2019+)
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### The Problem: Slow gRPC Builds
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Building with gRPC on Windows (`-DYAZE_WITH_GRPC=ON`) can take **15-20 minutes** the first time, as it compiles gRPC v1.67.1 and its dependencies from source.
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### Solution A: Use vcpkg for Pre-compiled Binaries (Recommended - FAST)
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Using `vcpkg` to manage gRPC is the recommended approach for Windows developers who need GUI automation features.
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**Step 1: Install vcpkg and Dependencies**
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```powershell
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# This only needs to be done once
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# Use the setup script for convenience:
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.\scripts\setup-vcpkg-windows.ps1
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# Or manually:
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vcpkg install grpc:x64-windows protobuf:x64-windows abseil:x64-windows
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```
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**Step 2: Configure CMake to Use vcpkg**
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Pass the `vcpkg.cmake` toolchain file to your configure command.
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```bash
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```powershell
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# Configure a build that uses vcpkg for gRPC
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cmake -B build -DYAZE_WITH_GRPC=ON `
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-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE="$VCPKG_ROOT/scripts/buildsystems/vcpkg.cmake"
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cmake -B build -G "Visual Studio 17 2022" -A x64 `
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-DCMAKE_TOOLCHAIN_FILE="vcpkg/scripts/buildsystems/vcpkg.cmake"
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# Build (will now be much faster)
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cmake --build build
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# Build (will now be much faster: 5-10 minutes)
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cmake --build build --config RelWithDebInfo --parallel
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```
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**Build Time:** ~5-10 minutes (uses pre-compiled gRPC)
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### Solution B: FetchContent Build (Slow but Automatic)
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If you don't want to use vcpkg, CMake will automatically download and build gRPC from source.
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```powershell
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# Configure (will download and build gRPC v1.67.1 from source)
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cmake -B build -G "Visual Studio 17 2022" -A x64
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# Build (first time: ~45-60 minutes, subsequent: ~2-5 minutes)
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cmake --build build --config RelWithDebInfo --parallel
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```
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**Build Time:** ~45-60 minutes first time, ~2-5 minutes subsequent builds (gRPC cached)
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## 8. Troubleshooting
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Build issues, especially on Windows, often stem from environment misconfiguration. Before anything else, run the verification script.
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---
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## 11.5 Audio System Architecture (October 2025)
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### Overview
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The emulator now features a **production-quality audio abstraction layer** that decouples the audio implementation from the emulation core. This architecture enables easy migration between SDL2, SDL3, and custom platform-native backends.
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### Audio Backend Abstraction
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**Architecture:**
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```
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┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
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│ Emulator / Music Editor │
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├─────────────────────────────────────┤
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│ IAudioBackend (Interface) │
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├──────────┬──────────┬───────────────┤
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│ SDL2 │ SDL3 │ Platform │
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│ Backend │ Backend │ Native │
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└──────────┴──────────┴───────────────┘
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```
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**Key Components:**
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1. **IAudioBackend Interface** (`src/app/emu/audio/audio_backend.h`)
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- `Initialize(config)` - Setup audio device
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- `QueueSamples(samples, count)` - Queue audio for playback
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- `SetVolume(volume)` - Control output volume (0.0-1.0)
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- `GetStatus()` - Query buffer state (queued frames, underruns)
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- `Play/Pause/Stop/Clear()` - Playback control
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2. **SDL2AudioBackend** (`src/app/emu/audio/audio_backend.cc`)
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- Complete implementation using SDL2 audio API
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- Smart buffer management (maintains 2-6 frames)
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- Automatic underrun/overflow protection
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- Volume scaling at backend level
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3. **AudioBackendFactory**
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- Factory pattern for creating backends
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- Easy to add new backend types
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- Minimal coupling to emulator core
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**Usage in Emulator:**
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```cpp
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// Emulator automatically creates audio backend
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void Emulator::Initialize() {
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audio_backend_ = AudioBackendFactory::Create(BackendType::SDL2);
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AudioConfig config{48000, 2, 1024, SampleFormat::INT16};
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audio_backend_->Initialize(config);
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}
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// Smart buffer management in frame loop
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void Emulator::Run() {
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snes_.SetSamples(audio_buffer_, wanted_samples_);
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auto status = audio_backend_->GetStatus();
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if (status.queued_frames < 2) {
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// Underrun risk - queue more
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} else if (status.queued_frames > 6) {
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// Overflow - clear and restart
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audio_backend_->Clear();
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}
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audio_backend_->QueueSamples(audio_buffer_, wanted_samples_ * 2);
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}
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```
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### APU Handshake Debugging System
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The **ApuHandshakeTracker** provides comprehensive monitoring of CPU-SPC700 communication during the IPL ROM boot sequence.
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**Features:**
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- **Phase Tracking**: Monitors handshake progression through distinct phases
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- `RESET` - Initial state after reset
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- `IPL_BOOT` - SPC700 executing IPL ROM
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- `WAITING_BBAA` - CPU waiting for SPC ready signal
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- `HANDSHAKE_CC` - CPU sent acknowledge
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- `TRANSFER_ACTIVE` - Data transfer in progress
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- `TRANSFER_DONE` - Upload complete
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- `RUNNING` - Audio driver executing
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- **Port Activity Monitor**: Records last 1000 port write events
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- Tracks both CPU→SPC and SPC→CPU communications
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- Shows PC address for each write
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- Displays port values (F4-F7)
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- Timestamps for timing analysis
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- **Visual Debugger UI**: Real-time display in APU Debugger window
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- Current phase with color-coded status
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- Port activity log with scrollable history
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- Transfer progress bar
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- Current port values table
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- Manual handshake testing buttons
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**Integration Points:**
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```cpp
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// In Snes::WriteBBus() - CPU writes to APU ports
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if (adr >= 0x40 && adr < 0x44) { // $2140-$2143
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apu_.in_ports_[adr & 0x3] = val;
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if (handshake_tracker_) {
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handshake_tracker_->OnCpuPortWrite(adr & 0x3, val, cpu_.PC);
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}
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}
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// In Apu::Write() - SPC700 writes to output ports
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if (adr >= 0xF4 && adr <= 0xF7) {
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out_ports_[adr - 0xF4] = val;
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if (handshake_tracker_) {
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handshake_tracker_->OnSpcPortWrite(adr - 0xF4, val, spc700_.PC);
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}
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}
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```
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### IPL ROM Handshake Protocol
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The SNES audio system uses a carefully orchestrated handshake between CPU and SPC700:
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**Phase 1: IPL ROM Boot (SPC700 Side)**
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1. SPC700 resets, PC = $FFC0 (IPL ROM)
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2. Executes boot sequence
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3. Writes $AA to port F4, $BB to port F5 (ready signal)
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4. Enters wait loop at $FFDA: `CMP A, ($F4)` waiting for $CC
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**Phase 2: CPU Handshake (From bank $00)**
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1. CPU reads F4:F5, expects $BBAA
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2. CPU writes $CC to F4 (acknowledge)
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3. SPC detects $CC, proceeds to transfer loop
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**Phase 3: Data Transfer**
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1. CPU writes: size (2 bytes), dest (2 bytes), data bytes
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2. Uses counter protocol: CPU writes data+counter, SPC echoes counter
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3. Repeat until final block (F5 bit 0 = 1)
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4. SPC disables IPL ROM, jumps to uploaded driver
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**Debugging Stuck Handshakes:**
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If stuck at `WAITING_BBAA`:
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```
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[APU_DEBUG] Phase: WAITING_BBAA
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[APU_DEBUG] Port Activity:
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[0001] SPC→ F4 = $AA @ PC=$FFD6
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[0002] SPC→ F5 = $BB @ PC=$FFD8
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(no CPU write of $CC)
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```
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**Diagnosis**: CPU not calling LoadIntroSongBank at $008029
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- Set breakpoint at $008029 in CPU debugger
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- Verify JSR executes
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- Check reset vector points to bank $00
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**Force Handshake Testing:**
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Use "Force Handshake ($CC)" button in APU Debugger to manually test SPC response without CPU code.
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### Music Editor Integration
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The music editor is now integrated with the audio backend for live music playback.
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**Features:**
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```cpp
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class MusicEditor {
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void PlaySong(int song_id) {
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// Write song request to game memory
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emulator_->snes().Write(0x7E012C, song_id);
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// Ensure audio is playing
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if (auto* audio = emulator_->audio_backend()) {
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audio->Play();
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}
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}
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void SetVolume(float volume) {
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if (auto* audio = emulator_->audio_backend()) {
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audio->SetVolume(volume); // 0.0 - 1.0
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}
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}
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void StopSong() {
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if (auto* audio = emulator_->audio_backend()) {
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audio->Stop();
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}
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}
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};
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```
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**Workflow:**
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1. User selects song from dropdown
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2. Music editor calls `PlaySong(song_id)`
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3. Writes to $7E012C triggers game's audio driver
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4. SPC700 processes request and generates samples
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5. DSP outputs samples to audio backend
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6. User hears music through system audio
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### Audio Testing & Diagnostics
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**Quick Test:**
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```bash
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./build/bin/yaze.app/Contents/MacOS/yaze \
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--log-level=DEBUG \
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--log-categories=APU_DEBUG,AUDIO
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# Look for:
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# [AUDIO] Audio backend initialized: SDL2
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# [APU_DEBUG] Phase: RUNNING
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# [APU_DEBUG] SPC700_PC=$0200 (game code, not IPL ROM)
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```
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**APU Debugger Window:**
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- View → APU Debugger
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- Watch phase progression in real-time
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- Monitor port activity log
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- Check transfer progress
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- Use force handshake button for testing
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**Success Criteria:**
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- Audio backend initializes without errors
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- SPC ready signal ($BBAA) appears in port log
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- CPU writes handshake acknowledge ($CC)
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- Transfer completes (Phase = RUNNING)
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- SPC PC leaves IPL ROM range ($FFxx)
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- Audio samples are non-zero
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- Music plays from speakers
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### Future Enhancements
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1. **SDL3 Backend** - When SDL3 is stable, add `SDL3AudioBackend` implementation
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2. **Platform-Native Backends**:
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- CoreAudio (macOS) - Lower latency
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- WASAPI (Windows) - Exclusive mode support
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- PulseAudio/ALSA (Linux) - Better integration
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3. **Audio Recording** - Record gameplay audio to WAV/OGG
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4. **Real-time DSP Effects** - Echo, reverb, EQ for music editor
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5. **Multi-channel Mixer** - Solo/mute individual SPC700 channels
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6. **Spectrum Analyzer** - Visualize audio frequencies in real-time
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---
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## 12. Next Steps & Roadmap
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### 🎯 Immediate Priorities (Critical Path to Full Functionality)
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@@ -2,6 +2,129 @@
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## 0.3.3 (October 2025)
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### Emulator: Audio System Infrastructure ✅ COMPLETE
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**Audio Backend Abstraction:**
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- **IAudioBackend Interface**: Clean abstraction layer for audio implementations, enabling easy migration between SDL2, SDL3, and custom backends
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- **SDL2AudioBackend**: Complete implementation with volume control, status queries, and smart buffer management (2-6 frames)
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- **AudioBackendFactory**: Factory pattern for creating backends with minimal coupling
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- **Benefits**: Future-proof audio system, easy to add platform-native backends (CoreAudio, WASAPI, PulseAudio)
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**APU Debugging System:**
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- **ApuHandshakeTracker**: Monitors CPU-SPC700 communication in real-time
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- **Phase Tracking**: Tracks handshake progression (RESET → IPL_BOOT → WAITING_BBAA → HANDSHAKE_CC → TRANSFER_ACTIVE → RUNNING)
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- **Port Activity Monitor**: Records last 1000 port write events with PC addresses
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- **Visual Debugger UI**: Real-time phase display, port activity log, transfer progress bars, force handshake testing
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- **Integration**: Connected to both CPU (Snes::WriteBBus) and SPC700 (Apu::Write) port operations
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**Music Editor Integration:**
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- **Live Playback**: `PlaySong(int song_id)` triggers songs via $7E012C memory write
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- **Volume Control**: `SetVolume(float)` controls backend volume at abstraction layer
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- **Playback Controls**: Stop/pause/resume functionality ready for UI integration
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**Documentation:**
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- Created comprehensive audio system guides covering IPL ROM protocol, handshake debugging, and testing procedures
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### Emulator: Critical Performance Fixes
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**Console Logging Performance Killer Fixed:**
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- **Issue**: Console logging code was executing on EVERY instruction even when disabled, causing severe performance degradation (< 1 FPS)
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- **Impact**: ~1,791,000 console writes per second with mutex locks and buffer flushes
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- **Fix**: Removed 73 lines of console output from CPU instruction execution hot path
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- **Result**: Emulator now runs at full 60 FPS
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**Instruction Logging Default Changed:**
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- **Changed**: `kLogInstructions` flag default from `true` to `false`
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- **Reason**: Even without console spam, logging every instruction to DisassemblyViewer caused significant slowdown
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- **Impact**: No logging overhead unless explicitly enabled by user
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**Instruction Log Unbounded Growth Fixed:**
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- **Issue**: Legacy `instruction_log_` vector growing to 60+ million entries after 10 minutes, consuming 6GB+ RAM
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- **Fix**: Added automatic trimming to 10,000 most recent instructions
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- **Result**: Memory usage stays bounded at ~50MB
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**Audio Buffer Allocation Bug Fixed:**
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- **Issue**: Audio buffer allocated as single `int16_t` instead of array, causing immediate buffer overflow
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- **Fix**: Properly allocate as array using `new int16_t[size]` with custom deleter
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- **Result**: Audio system can now queue samples without corruption
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### Emulator: UI Organization & Input System
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**New UI Architecture:**
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- **Created `src/app/emu/ui/` directory** for separation of concerns
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- **EmulatorUI Layer**: Separated all ImGui rendering code from emulator logic
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- **Input Abstraction**: `IInputBackend` interface with SDL2 implementation for future SDL3 migration
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- **InputHandler**: Continuous polling system using `SDL_GetKeyboardState()` instead of event-based ImGui keys
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**Keyboard Input Fixed:**
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- **Issue**: Event-based `ImGui::IsKeyPressed()` only fires once per press, doesn't work for held buttons
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- **Fix**: New `InputHandler` uses continuous SDL keyboard state polling every frame
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- **Result**: Proper game controls with held button detection
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**DisassemblyViewer Enhancement:**
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- **Sparse Address Map**: Mesen-style storage of unique addresses only, not every execution
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- **Execution Counter**: Increments on re-execution for hotspot analysis
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- **Performance**: Tracks millions of instructions with ~5MB RAM vs 6GB+ with old system
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- **Always Active**: No need for toggle flag, efficiently active by default
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**Feature Flags Cleanup:**
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- Removed deprecated `kLogInstructions` flag entirely
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- DisassemblyViewer now always active with zero performance cost
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### Debugger: Breakpoint & Watchpoint Systems
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**BreakpointManager:**
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- **CRUD Operations**: Add/Remove/Enable/Disable breakpoints with unique IDs
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- **Breakpoint Types**: Execute, Read, Write, Access, and Conditional breakpoints
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- **Dual CPU Support**: Separate tracking for 65816 CPU and SPC700
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- **Hit Counting**: Tracks how many times each breakpoint is triggered
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- **CPU Integration**: Connected to CPU execution via callback system
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**WatchpointManager:**
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- **Memory Access Tracking**: Monitor reads/writes to memory ranges
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- **Range-Based**: Watch single addresses or memory regions ($7E0000-$7E00FF)
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- **Access History**: Deque-based storage of last 1000 memory accesses
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- **Break-on-Access**: Optional execution pause when watchpoint triggered
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- **Export**: CSV export of access history for analysis
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**CPU Debugger UI Enhancements:**
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- **Integrated Controls**: Play/Pause/Step/Reset buttons directly in debugger window
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- **Breakpoint UI**: Address input (hex), add/remove buttons, enable/disable checkboxes, hit count display
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- **Live Disassembly**: DisassemblyViewer showing real-time execution
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- **Register Display**: Real-time CPU state (A, X, Y, D, SP, PC, PB, DB, flags)
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### Build System Simplifications
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**Eliminated Conditional Compilation:**
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- **Before**: Optional flags for JSON (`YAZE_WITH_JSON`), gRPC (`YAZE_WITH_GRPC`), AI (`Z3ED_AI`)
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- **After**: All features always enabled, no configuration required
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- **Benefits**: Simpler development, easier onboarding, fewer ifdef-related bugs, consistent builds across all platforms
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- **Build Command**: Just `cmake -B build && cmake --build build` - no flags needed!
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**DisassemblyViewer Performance Limits:**
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- Max 10,000 instructions stored (prevents memory bloat)
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- Auto-trim to 8,000 when limit reached (keeps hottest code paths)
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- Toggle recording on/off for performance testing
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- Clear button to free memory
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### Build System: Windows Platform Improvements
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**gRPC v1.67.1 Upgrade:**
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- **Issue**: v1.62.0 had template instantiation errors on MSVC
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||||
- **Fix**: Upgraded to v1.67.1 with MSVC template fixes and better C++17/20 compatibility
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- **Result**: Builds successfully on Visual Studio 2022
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**MSVC-Specific Compiler Flags:**
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- `/bigobj` - Allow large object files (gRPC generates many)
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- `/permissive-` - Standards conformance mode
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- `/wd4267 /wd4244` - Suppress harmless conversion warnings
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- `/constexpr:depth2048` - Handle deep template instantiations
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**Cross-Platform Validation:**
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- All new audio and input code uses cross-platform SDL2 APIs
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- No platform-specific code in audio backend or input abstraction
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- Ready for SDL3 migration with minimal changes
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### GUI & UX Modernization
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- **Theme System**: Implemented a comprehensive theme system (`AgentUITheme`) that centralizes all UI colors. All Agent UI components are now theme-aware, deriving colors from the main application theme.
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- **UI Helper Library**: Created a library of 30+ reusable UI helper functions (`AgentUI::*` and `gui::*`) to standardize panel styles, section headers, status indicators, and buttons, reducing boilerplate code by over 50%.
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