- 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.