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When to unload graphics object from main memory?

I writing my resource mangaer, and I consider about how it can work for graphics objects (like textures, meshes). I think about this : I want to load texture (in pseudocode): Texture t = ...
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How should I structure an extensible asset loading system?

For a hobby game engine in Java, I want to code a simple but flexible asset/resource manager. Assets are sounds, images, animation, models, textures, et cetera. After a few hours of browsing and some ...
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Efficient manager/controller for uniform and/or attribute variables in a rendering engine

Most engines on the market have their drawbacks and it's difficult to find a simple/light-weight one that's open-source and doesn't have to put you through a rather complex learning process. Writing ...
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If “ResourceManager” classes are considered bad, what are the alternatives?

I'm hearing conflicting opinions such as: "Dedicated Manager classes are almost never the right engineering tool" "Dedicated Manager classes are (currently) the best way to survive a large project ...
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What is the best approach to resource management in game design?

I studied computer engineering before but have been lagging in the technical aspects as of late. Seeing as I think it would be to my advantage as a designer to understand how resources are used and ...