Simple light graphics library for c++?

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    there are: - OpenSceneGraph ( and vsg ) - Ogre3D - Magnum - A plethora of them here, here and here.

  • bgfx

    Cross-platform, graphics API agnostic, "Bring Your Own Engine/Framework" style rendering library.

    Since you want something lightweight, I'll assume you mean the former. If that's the case, then checkout bgfx or Magnum. Magnum does include some extra features typically found in a graphics engine.

  • magnum

    Lightweight and modular C++11 graphics middleware for games and data visualization

    Since you want something lightweight, I'll assume you mean the former. If that's the case, then checkout bgfx or Magnum. Magnum does include some extra features typically found in a graphics engine.

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