The latest version of Wayland, a prominent protocol for display servers widely used in the Linux environment, has been unveiled as version 1.23 with a multitude of significant upgrades and capabilities aimed at enriching user interactions and developer engagement.
- Customizable Internal Connection Buffer Size: Wayland now supports tailoring the internal connection buffer size via libwayland, facilitating more efficient memory utilization based on the specific needs of the application.
- Enum-header Mode: The new enum-header mode introduced in the
wayland-scannertool enables the creation of headers solely containing enums, optimizing the sharing of enum headers among libraries and their users. - Server-side Enum Validation: In a bid to bolster resilience,
wayland-scannernow generates validator functions for enums on the server side, ensuring data conformity to anticipated values before processing. - Tracking Deprecated Elements: With the addition of the “deprecated-since” XML attribute, developers can now flag any request, event, or enum entry as deprecated within the protocol, streamlining code maintenance and transitions away from obsolete components.
- Enhanced Debugging Capabilities: The ability to assign names to queues empowers developers to streamline the debugging process, making it easier to track and diagnose issues within event queues.
Additionally, the inclusion of wl_client_get_user_data() and wl_client_set_user_data() in Wayland 1.23 amplifies client data management, simplifying the attachment and administration of custom data to clients for more personalized and effective client handling.
Furthermore, to broaden its reach, the latest release now extends support to OpenBSD, expanding its user base and versatility across diverse systems. Lastly, the incorporation of a wl_shm.release request aids in the proper cleanup and supervision of shared memory.
For a comprehensive overview of all the changes in Wayland 1.23, refer to the official release announcement.
